Despite rising concerns over student radicalisation, Kingston University will continue to allow the Student Union to monitor guest speakers at society meetings.

Last week David Lammy, Universities Minister, announced that a number of universities have been identified as being at risk from Islamic radicalisation and will now work with Special Branch to monitor the behaviour of social societies.

Kingston University would not comment on whether it was one of the universities targeted by the Government but confirmed that the Student Union works autonomously to vet guests of social societies. The increase in concern comes after claims that the "underpants bomber" who tried to blow up an aeroplane on Christmas day was radicalised at a London University Islamic Society.

A Kingston University spokesman said: "Kingston University Student Union [KUSU] societies operate under the banner of the Students’ Union which is an independent organisation in its own right. The responsibility for overseeing arrangements for speakers and venues therefore rests with the Union management. Should the university be made aware of any concerns about the views expressed at such events the university and the Union would work together to resolve the issue".

KUSU requires societies to inform them of all invited speakers before a room is booked for a meeting, then a background check is made on guest before approval is given.

There are strict penalties imposed if these proceedures are not followed and KUSU says that representatives often attend meetings to make sure the rules are being obeyed.

Rhiannon Hiscocks, VP Activities for KUSU, said: "Within the University’s “Freedom of Speech” policy, the Union has strict procedures to ensure that no speakers who are known to incite racial hatred and violence are allowed onto campus".

"KUSU has concerns that these issues, alongside the proposed “monitoring” of certain religious groups does nothing more than create unnecessary suspicion, pressure on members of those groups and distrust across what should be a diverse, engaged and educated University community".

The Students Union could not confirm when asked whether they kept a list of previous guest speakers or if such a list is open to public scrutiny.

The Government concerns follow the revelation last month that Christmas day bomber Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, was the fourth president of a London university Islamic society to face terrorism charges in the last three years.

Hikmar Umm Abdullah, Head Sister of the Islamic Society at KU, said: "KU is watching who we invite to speak. I think it is quite reasonable because unfortunately with every group of people there will be some people who deviate, so in order for the uni to make sure we are not producing deviated people they check up on our speakers, and that is fine as we have nothing to hide."