Legislation is normally construed by giving words their normal plain
meaning.
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
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Nigel Roberts FBCS DipEngLaw (Open)
Gerry Dane wrote:
> Section 2(g) of Part 1 "the commission or alleged commission by him of
> ANY offence" (my capitals)
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> 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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