A Bill to make it an offence to provide or advertise cheating services for Higher Education assessments
House of Lords
8 November 2019
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This bill would make it illegal to provide or advertise cheating services for higher education assessments. It targets activities such as ghostwriting or other assistance that helps a student cheat. If passed, those who supply or promote such services could face criminal offences.
The bill is at the 2nd Reading stage in the Lords. It originated in the Lords, with its first Reading in October 2019.
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17 Oct 2019
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.
