UWA students recently got an interesting email from the vice chancellor about a cancelled lecture by Uthman Badar: Dear Student I wish to advise that the UWA Muslim Student Association has this morning informed me of its decision to cancel a planned lecture by a controversial Muslim activist. The decision, which has my full support, follows a story on the front page of today?s West Australian newspaper. It is reported that the speaker, Uthman Badar, heads an organisation which promotes the overthrow of Western governments and supports young Australian Muslims fighting in Syria and Iraq. The event had not been sanctioned or supported by the University.I thank the members of the Association for taking decisive and appropriate action on the matter. Below is a copy of the full statement that was issued to the West Australian newspaper last night to clarify the University?s position in relation to this issue. The University of Western Australia has been made aware today that Mr Uthman Badar has been booked to speak at a UWA Lecture Theatre on Saturday 23 August by the UWA Muslim Student Association. The title of the lecture is Gaza in Crisis. The University expects all staff, students and visitors to the campus to adhere to the University?s Code of Ethics and Conduct. The University is committed to the principles of tolerance, equity and the appreciation of diversity. Mr Badar has been reported to hold the view that so-called honour killings are morally justified. This view is completely incompatible with the University?s principles. Professor Paul Johnson, Vice-Chancellor, requires Mr Badar to give an explicit, written public assurance that he is opposed to the cowardly and barbaric act of so-called honour killings in all contexts. Professor Johnson is also requesting that Mr Badar makes a public written assurance that this proposed lecture will fully comply with the University?s Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct. Sincerely Paul Johnson, Vice-Chancellor.
Posted on: Tue, 19 Aug 2014 07:52:06 +0000
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