Rejected petition Reverse the government's ban on the use of anti-capitalist material in teaching

The government has ordered schools in England not to use resources from anti-capitalist organisations, categorised anti-capitalism as an “extreme political stance” and equated it with opposition to freedom of speech, antisemitism and endorsement of illegal activity.

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This is academic censorship on political grounds. It doesn't align with the values of a free and democratic society, and shouldn't have a place as part of the policy of a democracy like Britain which depends on a free and educated populace.

It affects the diversity of ideas in education and limits the education of students in several subjects, e.g, History, Politics, Sociology, etc.

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You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/552627

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Date submitted 30 September 2020
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