England's first ever free speech 'tsar' has been hailed as a champion of academic freedom by his supporters and someone who will rightfully 'ruffle some feathers' in the sector. But critics have warned that philosopher Arif Ahmed's appointment will open the door to more outside interference in the running of universities, based on an overblown reaction to a 'non-existent crisis'. The newly announced director for freedom of speech and academic freedom at the Office for Students (OfS) will be responsible for implementing the country's new legislation , which requires universities and students' unions to protect and promote free speech on campuses.

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