News · 29 April 2026

Sussex University Wins High Court Challenge Over £585,000 Fine

England's Office for Students has had its conduct criticised after losing a High Court challenge brought by the University of Sussex. The OfS had imposed a record £585,000 fine over the university's trans and non-binary equality policy, which it ruled had a chilling effect on free speech. Mrs Justice Lieven found the OfS had predetermined its findings and misunderstood the law on freedom of speech.

By BriefTea Editorial · 29 April 2026 at 15:55

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