University threatened with legal action after protest at academic’s talk

Summary

A university in London, England, is being threatened with legal action following a protest that disrupted an academic’s talk. The incident occurred on June 15, 2021.

Details

The University of London is facing potential legal consequences after a group of protesters disrupted a talk by a visiting academic on its campus. The protesters, believed to be students, reportedly entered the lecture hall where the academic was speaking, shouting slogans and causing a disturbance. The university has been urged to take action against those responsible for the disruption, with threats of legal action if necessary. The academic, whose identity has not been disclosed, was said to be shocked but unharmed by the incident. The university has yet to issue an official statement regarding the matter.