Breaking News: Counter-Terrorism Police Investigate China Academic Intimidation Claims
Counter-terrorism police in the UK have been referred a case involving allegations that China intimidated a university into shutting down human rights research. The investigation, which was referred by South Yorkshire Police, centers around Sheffield Hallam University and claims of a two-year campaign of harassment and intimidation.
According to documents obtained by the BBC and the Guardian, China demanded that the university stop sensitive research by Professor Laura Murphy into forced labor in the Xinjiang region of China. The investigation falls under Section 3 of the National Security Act, which deals with assisting a foreign intelligence service.
This development comes after internal documents from Sheffield Hallam University were released under a Subject Access Request. The university has been under scrutiny for its handling of the situation, with concerns raised about the potential impact on academic freedom.
The case is currently being investigated by counter-terrorism police, and further developments are expected in the coming days. This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.
This is a developing story. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more information becomes available.
               
              
             
          
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