If you receive a sanction from the Academic Conduct Panel and you wish to contest it, you can first of all request a Review Meeting.  At a Review Meeting, all the evidence associated with your case, and the decision of the ACP, will be reviewed by a new Panel Chair and new Panel Secretary.  You will be invited to an online review meeting to discuss your case.  The aim of the Review Meeting is to ensure that the Panel have understood all the evidence correctly, and to make sure they have taken into account your explanation of your situation.  It is also an opportunity for you to gain greater understanding about why the sanction has been imposed.  The Review Panel may remove, reduce or retain the sanction given by the first Panel.

If you are still dissatisfied with the decision, you may Appeal the decision.  

You have the right to appeal any decision reached by an Academic Conduct Panel.

How to do this is explained to you in your outcome letter. Appeals must be submitted on an AA1 form with any relevant supporting evidence within 10 working days of receiving the Panel decision.

Appeals can only be submitted on the following grounds:

• There has been an irregularity in the application of the published regulation, policy or procedure which has had an impact on the decision.
• There is relevant new evidence or information that you did not provide and you have a valid reason why you did not submit it at the time.

Further information regarding appeals can be found in the Appeals Policy and Procedure.

You are able to access free, independent and confidential advice and support regarding appeals from the Students' Union Advice Centre.