Sanctions
University Sanctions
Where Student Progress Service is satisfied that a student has committed an act of misconduct, one or more of the following sanctions may be imposed:
- A formal caution, in writing – this means that the misconduct is considered to be minor, but such that the student is cautioned as to future conduct. No further action will be taken, but the fact of the caution may be taken into account should there be a further act of misconduct.
- A warning, orally and in writing - advising the student about their future conduct. A formal warning represents a serious statement by the University on the gravity of the misconduct and shall be held on record for the duration of the student’s studies. A warning may be disclosed in reference requests; this is at the discretion of the referee.
- A fine – usually in conjunction with a warning, up to £200 per person. Non-payment of fines by the given date will result in the disablement of the student’s smartcard, and ultimately, their degree programme until the full payment is received.
- A final warning – where the student has previously received a warning, or where it is deemed fit, a final warning may be imposed immediately.
- A compensation payment for the direct cost of reparations to property.
- Exclusion from any part or parts of the residence, or from attending any social functions at the residence.
- Suspension or Expulsion from the University.
Please note that the University has received an increased number of Anti-Social Behaviour reports this year and therefore a firmer line shall be taken including increased disciplinary fines.
The full Student Disciplinary Procedure
Police and Local Authority Sanctions
The City Council operates a Night Watch Team every night. They can issue on the spot warnings and fines for disturbances.
The Anti-Social Behaviour and Enforcement Team can issue Acceptable Behaviour Agreements (ABAs) to individual students or students collectively on joint housing agreements when persistent complaints are received, or immediately if the misconduct is deemed to warrant it.
The City Council can issue a Section 80 Abatement Notice if they are satisfied that it is likely that there will be a recurrence of noise nuisance. Individuals are required to sign the notice and agree to the specifics of the notice, such as:
- Cease and cease to permit noise from raised voices that would cause unreasonable disturbance to the occupiers of neighboring premises.
- Cease and cease to permit the playing of music at such a volume and tone that would cause unreasonable disturbance to the occupiers of neighboring premises.
If, once the agreement is signed, there are any further reports of noise, the individual is deemed to be guilty of an offence under section 80(4) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990. The individual would then be liable to a fine and confiscation of all noise making equipment, including laptops, MP3 players, gaming equipment and televisions. The confiscation would occur without prior warning and it is likely that the equipment would not be returned for a lengthy period of time – 6 months or more.
Example of Section 80 Abatement Notice
