Nigel
It was also my understanding that the term 'offence' in the Act is defined
as 'criminal' offence only.
David Wyatt
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> Legislation is normally construed by giving words their normal plain
> meaning.
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> Offence means a criminal offence, in my opinion.
>
> It seems to me that a contravention of a disciplinary code is not per se
> an offence (although in extreme cases -- e.g. assault on a lecturer --
> could also involve one).
>
>
> Nigel
> --
> Nigel Roberts FBCS DipEngLaw (Open)
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> Gerry Dane wrote:
>> Section 2(g) of Part 1 "the commission or alleged commission by him of
>> ANY offence" (my capitals) Question: Could this include a disciplinary
>> offence? (eg Plagiarism?) -
>> OIC are unsure - Does it just refer to offences under law?
>>
>> Gerry.
>> Newcastle University.
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