If you breach your responsibilities set out in the Student Code of Conduct and Disciplinary Procedure, then LJMU may take action against you through the disciplinary process. This process can be initiated where there are allegations of student misbehaviour that may be seen to breach the Student Code of Conduct and impact the reputation of the university.  This can relate to incidents on university premises, accommodation, in public and online.

Examples of Discipline Offences:

• People – physical or sexual misconduct or abusive, threatening or offensive behaviour.
• Property and Health and Safety – damage or unauthorised property use, causing a health and safety concern, possessing, using or supplying controlled drugs.
• University – operational obstruction or reputation damage.

If you have been contacted by Student Governance regarding this process, we can support through advising on the process and attending meetings in the capacity of a Friend.

Initial investigations under the process may result in a sanction, ranging from a mediation meeting, formal warning or referral to a Student Disciplinary Hearing. A Student Disciplinary Hearing involves an independent panel who will review findings from an initial assessment or investigation under the process and determine an appropriate outcome. This is usually implemented when the allegations against the student are very serious, or where the investigation may involve significant dispute of facts. 

Read the Student Code of Behaviour and Student Disciplinary Procedure