7. Investigation by Assistant Registrar (Examinations)

7.1 On receipt of a report concerning suspected Unacceptable Academic Practice in a formal examination, the Assistant Registrar shall proceed to consider the suspected case on the basis of the evidence which has been presented.

7.2 If the Assistant Registrar is satisfied, on the balance of probabilities, that the allegation of Unacceptable Academic Practice has been substantiated, a written report shall be submitted to the Academic Registry. The Academic Registry will check that procedures have been correctly followed, and will inform the student of the outcome, and the penalty which will be applied. The student will also be informed of the right to request a review or request that the case is referred to the Faculty Panel for investigation.

7.3 If the Assistant Registrar is satisfied that there is no case of Unacceptable Academic Practice, a written report shall be submitted to the Academic Registry. The Academic Registry will check that procedures have been correctly followed before informing the student of the outcome, and that no further action will be taken.