Trans Row Rocks Oxford University as 44 Dons Back Gender-Critical Speaker’s Talk

Scholars sign open letter to students attempting to deplatform philosopher Kathleen Stock

Professor of philosophy at the University of Sussex, Kathleen Stock, poses with her medal after being appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to higher education a investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace, London, on July 14, 2022. Victoria Jones/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

A trans row has erupted at one of Britain’s most prestigious universities over an attempt by students to block a gender-critical speaker.

More than 40 academics have signed an open letter to the Oxford University Students Union warning them that freedom of speech is at risk after moves to deplatform Professor Kathleen Stock.