New rules could cease state-funded scientists advising ministers and make it easier for companies and campaign groups to sway government decisionsThe government is introducing new rules that will severely restrict the academic freedom of university researchers and prohibit them from advising ministers and influencing policies.
The “anti-lobbying” regulations,which were announced on the government’s website on Saturday 6 February, carry out not explicitly refer to universities, or gain so far not attracted attention despite their far-reaching implications.
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Source: theguardian.com