Court decision in favor of diversity of opinions
The Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) has been subjected to a new court, after a court has determined that the union has been completed has the right to participate in its entity fair. This resolution will allow the constitutionalist entity to install its informative tent during the event scheduled for this Wednesday.
Arguments of the university in its defense
In its defense, the UAB had expressed concerns about the possible creation of a ‘hostile environment’ due to the presence of it is over. In addition, it was claimed that the entity’s participation could attract ‘politicians with its own interests’ and unregulated media.
Reaction is over and reports of discrimination
The President of the Esta, Andrea Llopart, has expressed his surprise to the ban, since they had never been denied the opportunity to participate in this event. Speaking to El Debate, Llopart said that the university was responsible for previous conflicts, which, in fact, had been caused by radical groups opposed to their ideology.
Inequalities in the UAB treatment
Llopart emphasized that, while finishing it has been marginalized, other organizations with opposite ideologies, such as the Student Union of the Catalan Countries (SEPC) and the Anti -fascist Platform, have been permits to participate without restrictions, despite the controversies that this has generated.
The rector and his challenges
Rector Javier Lafuente has been pointed out as one of the main responsible for the restrictions he has suffered. The organization has stated that they have suffered systematic attacks, including the destruction of informative tents and the prohibition of organizing events, with various incidents registered during the Association Fair.
A repeated pattern of violation of rights
This is not the first time that the UAB has been involved in legal controversies. Previous judgments of the High Court of Justice of Catalonia (TSJC) have shown violations of fundamental rights, including freedom of expression and ideological equality, emphasizing discrimination in their ideas.
Final reflection on freedom of expression
The recent court decision not only reaffirms the right to express itself in a public space such as the university, but also opens the door to a wider discussion on the importance of diversity of opinions in academic environments. La UAB haurà de reflexionar sobre les seves polítiques per garantir un espai de debat realment inclusiu i respectuós amb totes les veus.