The aim of the Guide to Freedom of Expression for Student Organization Events is to assist student organization’s event planners at York University to understand freedom of speech and expression at York University: what it is, what its limits are, and considerations for promising practices for a safe and accessible event experience.
Key Principles:
- York University protects and supports freedom of speech and freedom of expression.
- York University recognizes that freedom of expression is always subject to reasonable limits.
- York University recognizes, within limits, the rights to offensive and controversial expression while securing the freedom not to listen, and the ability to protest.
- York University recognizes that all forms of expression do/may have both personal and community impact.
Defining Freedom of Speech (Expression) at York University
York University protects and supports freedom of speech and freedom of expression.
Limitations to Freedom of Expression at York University
York University recognizes that Freedom of expression is always subject to reasonable limits.
Offensive and Controversial Expression
York University recognizes, within limits, the rights to offensive and controversial expression while securing the freedom not to listen, and the ability to protest.
The Right to Protest and the Limitations
Protesting is an expressive activity, and the preservation of a free and open exchange of ideas and opinion includes a robust right to protest.
Prioritizing Well-being: Campus and Community Resources
York University recognizes that all forms of expression do/may have both personal and community impact.