The intention to widen democratic space for students is understandable, but the UUCA is not merely a law about student politics. Previous amendments have already opened greater room for students to participate in political activities, while student politics represents only one part of the Act.
Much of the UUCA deals with the establishment, administration, and governance of public universities, including their constitutions, boards, finances, property, disciplinary structures, and legal status. Any discussion about abolishing the UUCA therefore has to go beyond the question of student activism.
The more important question is what will replace it. If provisions are outdated, amend them. If some still restrict legitimate student participation, reform them.
If university autonomy remains weak, strengthen it. If academic freedom is insufficiently protected, provide clearer legal safeguards. If governance structures give too much control to the ministry, redesign them.
A replacement framework is...