diff --git a/mod/forum/discuss.php b/mod/forum/discuss.php
index 64347222d2d..ec4acb35d4c 100644
--- a/mod/forum/discuss.php
+++ b/mod/forum/discuss.php
@@ -169,13 +169,6 @@
         }
     }
 
-    //if forum is hidden then only teacher and admin can see it
-    if ($forum->visible == 0 and !isadmin() and !isteacher($course->id)) {
-        print_heading("Sorry, you don't have permission to see this discussion");
-        print_footer($course);
-        die;
-    }
-
 
 
 /// Print the controls across the top