Entering University these days has never been so expensive. It
is possible that in the future these costs will increase. This is
all the more reason why as "paying customers" students may readily
resort to the law if they feel that their university or college
has not provided value for money.
Sinclairs Solicitors are leading experts in education law, acting
on a nationwide basis, who have helped scores of students throughout
England, Wales & Northern Ireland achieve fairness and justice in
their education establishments.
So how may we be able to help you? We are able to provide
advice & guidance in many areas, the main ones are listed below:
- Unfairness relating to the university admissions system
- Student disciplinary proceedings
- Exclusions from University
- Dealing with allegations of cheating/plagiarism in examinations
or dissertations
- Issues relating to grants or financial matters connected with
higher education
- Academic appeals and complaints procedures
- Human Rights Act 1998 - which legislates on many issues, these
include the respect for private and family lifr, the right to
education, prohibition and discrimination, freedom of expression
and of thought, conscience and religion, the prevention of inhuman
and degrading treatment, and more importantly, the right to receive
a fair hearing
- Claims relating to breach of contract or discrimination
- visitorial appeals
Whether you have difficulties ranging from disciplinary proceedings
to acedemic appeals, or indeed a complaint that you have been let
down by your college due to inadequate supervision or tuition, perhaps
the most fundamental right that any student should have, is the right
to a fair hearing where you are able to state your case before an
impartial appeal body. Following the passage of the Human Rights Act
1998, this remains a controversial area as a fine line needs to be
drawn between when a dispute is about contractual rights and when
it arises from the exercise of a public law function. The Human Rights
Act of 1998 laid down certain requirements for publicity, independence
and Impartiality and the holding of oral hearings, and the right to
a fair hearing is most likely to be held to apply in very serious
disciplinary matters or where an academic appeal may effect the students
ability to graduate or enter a profession. Universities have always
been bound by the what is known as the rules of natural justice or
referred to as "due process' in the United States. These are principles
that ensure fairness and fair play so that students are aware in advance
of the nature of any complaints that may be made against them or the
case they have to meet. Students should be given the chance to their
own case or side of the story before an impartial tribunal. It is
equally important that any tribunal gives full reasons for reaching
its decision.
The law in relation to higher education can be a complicated maze,
and it is important that when a student needs to take advice, they
do so from a firm of solicitors who specialise in the area of the
law.
Sinclair's solicitors have established a nationally recognised expertise
in this complicated area of the law such that you can rest assured
that your case is in safe hands. The firm also holds one of the few
franchises issued by the Legal Services Commission in the United Kingdom,
and therefore we are able to provide legal advice and assistance under
this scheme for those who are financially eligible.
Therefore, if you need advice and assistance in relation to problems
that you are experiencing in gaining admission or indeed during your
time at university, then please feel free to contact us.
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