Durban - The Rule of Law Project has said that a motion to restrict interaction between the University of Cape Town and Israeli academic institutions would be unconstitutional and flout the doctrine of academic freedom.
Since UCT was a publicly funded organ of the state, it must respect, protect, promote and fulfil the rights protected by the Bill of Rights including the right to freedom of expression and academic freedom, according to Oppenheimer. RLP said the Bill of Rights was the cornerstone of democracy in South Africa. "It enshrines the rights of all people in South Africa and affirms the democratic values of human dignity, equality and freedom. The right to receive or impart information or ideas and freedom of scientific research are unequivocally protected in the right to freedom of expression."
If adopted, said RLP, the decision would violate student and academic rights to freedom of expression and academic freedom.
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