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Gay News: Students at Saint Andrew's University have expressed concern over the appointment of a professor with controversial views on homosexuality.
By: Nigel Robinson
Scruton: homosexuality "not normal"
Scruton: homosexuality "not normal"
Students slam appointment of anti-gay professor
Professor Roger Scruton is due to take up the role of quarter-time professorial fellow in moral philosophy next year.
According to the University’s Students’ Association the professor stated in 2007 that homosexuality is “not normal”, and he has expressed this view in two of his published books.
The Association has raised its concerns with university officials, arguing that Scruton’s view on homosexuality would create an uncomfortable and unwelcoming atmosphere for gay students.
President Owen Wilson of the Students’ Association said on the student website:
“They listened to our arguments, and replied that Scruton, like every other member of staff, will have to sign up to and stand by the university’s equal opportunities agenda; they also defended every academic's right to freedom of speech.
“We welcome the fact that the university has policies against such discrimination, and in the spirit of the exchange of ideas, we look forward to championing LGBT rights, and engaging Professor Scruton in debate.”
