Freedom of Speech ?

The Telegraph reports on the grim events at the Institute of Astronomy, Cambridge here

“In his independent report into Prof Evans’ whistleblowing claims, the external barrister appointed by Cambridge University said he regretted the length of time that the investigation took and “the effect this will undoubtedly have had on all those involved”. The barrister also raised concerns that several staff members pulled out of providing testimony “over fears they would face retaliation.”

So, this is a department at the University of Cambridge in which members of staff were too frightened to provide testimony to a barrister “over fears they would face retaliation” .

Sometimes it is difficult to find the words …