RELX (RELX) S-8 Registration of securities for employees

Exhibit 23.2

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

REED ELSEVIER NV CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form S-8 of our reports dated February 27, 2013, relating to the consolidated financial statements of Reed Elsevier NV, and the effectiveness of Reed Elsevier NV’s internal control over financial reporting, appearing in the Annual Report on Form 20-F of Reed Elsevier PLC and Reed Elsevier NV for the year ended December 31, 2012.

/s/ Deloitte Accountants B.V.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

September 24, 2013