Controversial guidelines which endorsed gender segregation at British universities are to be reviewed after a massive public backlash.
Universities UK (UUK), which last month said Muslim societies and other groups were entitled to practice gender segregation at public meetings on campus, said it would work with the equalities watchdog to look again at its guidance.
It came as David Cameron's official spokesman said the Prime Minister disagreed with rules set out by the vice-chancellors' body.
"He does not believe that guest speakers should be allowed to address segregated audiences, so he believes that Universities UK should urgently review its guidance," said the spokesman. [The Telegraph] Read more
