! 4. External Speaker Risk Assessment Based on the evidence provided, the External Speaker Assessment Panel should consider: Is there a risk that the speaker could draw students into violent extremism and/or terrorism? Is there a possibility that the speaker’s speech or conduct will result in or could incite racial/religious hatred offences? Is the speaker’s attendance/conduct likely to lead to an environment that is intimidating, hostile, degrading or humiliating for any students? If a speaker has said hateful things in the past, it must be considered that they may do so again. RISK RATING DESCRIPTION ACTION Set aside time for Q&A To give students an opportunity to challenge the extremist narrative presented by the speaker, at least 30 minutes should be set aside for Q&A. A statement which encourages integration of genders and encourages all to feel able to speak up could be read at the start of the event if this has been flagged as a The speaker is affiliated to an organisation which raises potential issue, with at least one independent academic monitor in place to concerns, based on the answers to the questions in ensure that policies are implemented. Section 3.3 of the External Speaker Assessment Form. LOW Open up the debate There is one incident in which the speaker has engaged Ensure that the event isn’t shut off to a select group of students or a particular in vocal and/or active opposition to democracy, the rule society. If it is decided to open it up to the public, ticketing, name checks of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and before entry and additional security would be recommended.* tolerance of different faiths and beliefs. Ensure sufficient security is present In order to prevent and/or stop acts of violence and intimidation being carried out by the extremist speaker or those seeking to challenge them, additional security should be considered. The level of security will increase in line with the risk level of the speaker.* The speaker has been accused of apologising for acts of All measures for a ‘Low Risk’ speaker must be applied. terrorism, proscribed terrorist groups, individual terrorists and/or violent extremism. Put in place an impartial moderator MEDIUM In order to foster an environment where students feel able to challenge The speaker has been accused of inciting hatred or extremist narratives, a neutral moderator should be put in place. This person discrimination against individuals with a protected will ensure that sufficient time is set aside for Q&A and that questioners are characteristic. selected fairly, and allow as many audience members to engage with the speaker as possible. The moderator should also ensure that speakers and/or 18! !