Universities 'can act on intimidation'

UNIVERSITIES have powers to “take action to prevent harassment and intimidation”, the Education Secretary said ahead of Bob Vylan’s gig at a venue associated with the University of Manchester.

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Bridget Phillipson said remarks made by a member of the outspoken punk duo could cause “fear and intimidation”, when asked whether their performance at Manchester Academy, which is on the university campus, should be stopped.

This comes after a Jewish organisation called for the show to be cancelled.

The Jewish Representative Council (JRC) of Greater Manchester and Region said a lack of response from the concert venue following the October 2 synagogue attack in the city is “utterly unforgiveable”.