The British High Commission in Colombo today released a statement stating that the UK government had no involvement in the planning of the Oxford Union meeting or the decision to cancel it. Also the statement adds that the planned event was a private one organised by the Oxford Union and the Sri Lankan High Commission in London.
British Government Statement on Oxford Union Event
Following a number of enquiries today, the British High Commission would like to make clear certain matters relating to the cancelled event at the Oxford Union.
The planned event was a private one organised by the Oxford Union and the Sri Lankan High Commission in London.
The UK government had no involvement in the planning of this meeting, or the decision to cancel it.
Public order and security considerations were a matter for the Oxford Union and the Police.
