A Bill to make it an offence to provide or advertise cheating services for Higher Education assessments
House of Lords
8 November 2019
This Bill would make it illegal to provide or advertise services that help students cheat on higher education assessments. It targets activities like contract cheating and “essay mills” and would apply to individuals or organisations offering such services. The aim is to protect the integrity and fairness of higher education assessments.
The Bill is currently at the Lords' second reading, placing it in the early stages of its passage through Parliament. If it progresses, it will move on to further stages in the Lords and then to the House of Commons.
Generated 21 February 2026
First reading took place on 17 October. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.
Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.
The 2017-19 Parliament dissolved at the end of the 2019 Session and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
