! There are multiple examples of the speaker engaging in other members of the audience do not intimidate those challenging the vocal and/or active opposition to democracy, the rule of extremist narrative, and that those challenging allow the speaker to respond. law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs. Invite relevant societies to take part as audience members To make sure a variety of opinions are heard, senior members of societies/ senior officers whose characteristics have been maligned by the speaker should be invited. For example, the LGBT society should be notified about a speaker with a track record of homophobic statements. Liaise closely with the communications and media department Make sure this department is aware of the speaker’s presence on campus and is aware of the decision-making process that has allowed them to speak. Ensure that press, TV and radio outlets are free to attend and able to cover the event. All measures for a ‘Low Risk’ and ‘Medium Risk’ speaker must be applied. The speaker has called for, or supported, the death of a member of the British armed forces at home or abroad. Record the event Ensure that a video or audio recording of the event is made by the university The speaker has engaged in activity that could be seen or student union, and is held by the university and published online.* as encouraging, supporting, funding and/or praising acts HIGH of terrorism, proscribed terrorist groups, individual Balance the platform terrorists and/or violent extremism. To promote debate, an extremist speaker should be challenged by another speaker who can present an alternative narrative and oppose extreme views. The speaker has been accused of inciting violence Fellow panellists could be from outside the university or come from within against individuals with a protected characteristic. the institution (academics, senior members of societies or Student Union Officers).** The speaker has a criminal record for terrorism-related VERY offences and/or is a supporter of a proscribed terrorist The external speaker application should be refused. HIGH organisation. There appears to be no rehabilitation or public retraction of prior offences. 19! !