If we excuse the erosion of these fundamental freedoms, we have learned nothing about history. Empires rise and fall, and so do nation states and their freedoms. They are often hard fought and easily lost.
The Teaching Council has yet to announce whether it will pursue an investigation, but the case has already sparked a broader debate about freedom of expression and professional accountability within the education sector.
Policies that are subjective, undefined and leave room for interpretation or constant expansion deserve greater scrutiny as these are the ones that become slippery slopes.