More than 900 academics urge UK to reverse decision to bar Andreas Malm
Summary
More than 1,400 people from over 250 academic institutions have signed a letter urging the UK government to reverse its decision to prevent climate scholar Andreas Malm from entering the country. The Home Office said it cancelled his electronic travel authorisation for a reason that could include public-safety or extremism concerns, and said he could apply for a visa for further review.Key Facts
- The article reports that Malm was stopped from entering the UK last week after his electronic travel authorisation was revoked.
- Malm is an associate professor at Lund University in Sweden and wrote How to Blow Up a Pipeline.
- He had planned to attend an academic conference, appear on the BBC and join a public discussion with Huda Ammori, a co-founder of the proscribed group Palestine Action.
- The open letter says excluding scholars over their political views or subject matter threatens academic freedom and public debate.
- More than 1,400 individuals from over 250 academic institutions had signed the letter, according to the article.
- Fabian Dablander, an assistant professor at the London School of Economics, initiated the letter.
- The Home Office said people whose ETA is cancelled or refused can apply for a visa, which allows further consideration of their circumstances and suitability for entry.
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