The following communication was received from the Dundee University Socialist Society

The following letter was agreed following a meeting of the Student Socialist Society at Dundee University. We are contacting people / societies / organisations who we feel may share our concerns over the Student Advisory Service permitting the presence of SBCCU (special branch) on campus to monitor student and staff activity. Please see attached letter to S.A.S. If you would like further information, or wish to add your support to the letter please contact Angela Gorrie on a.y.gorrie@dundee.ac.uk or 07783458888

It is our intention to submit this letter to the Student Advisory Service in person on Friday at midday. Could all those with an interest please attend to show solidarity.There will then be a short meeting in Braes afterward .

Angela Gorrie, Dundee Student Socialist Society

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Dear Sir / Madam,

We, the undersigned, wish to express our concerns relating to the activities of the SBCCU on campus – and within the community.

While we are concerned about the impact up on those of the Islamic faith, we feel this is a wider issue which has the potential to affect all students.

We feel that the influence of the unit compromises the freedom of students and therefore the integrity of the University.

We are concerned that the Student Advisory Service agreed to allow the SBCCU on campus at the recent Fresher’s Fayre and wish to discuss how why this decision was reached. We are aware this arrangement is ongoing.

To this end we request a meeting between our representatives and the SAS. As this is a matter of some urgency we look forward to hearing from you at the earliest instance. Please reply via dundeestudentsocialist@inbox.com

This letter has been supported by the Scottish affiliate of the Campaign Against Criminalising Communities.