Fines Related to Covid-19

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Dear Balliol College, Oxford,

I am requesting:
1) The total number of fines issued related to restrictions put in place due to Covid-19 (e.g. students exceeding household sizes, lack of social distancing, failing to wear a mask etc.) since 1 October 2020;
2) The number of fines broken down by size and type (e.g. suspended, part-suspended, or levied) as well as the total value of these fines;
3) Have any other forms of disciplinary action been taken (e.g. any form of community service, or warning letters being issued)?
4) How many students have been sent down* for Covid-19 related offences during this time period (*this includes any variation of rusticating, temporarily suspended, being asked to leave college accommodation or any other meaning of 'sent down')?
5) How much did the college earn through decanal fines in the same time period, last year.

Could you also break down this information into a termly basis i.e. the answers for the above in Michaelmas 2020, in Hilary 2021 and then a total for both terms?

If you need any clarification do not hesitate to contact me. Under section 16 of the Freedom of Information Act it is your duty to provide advice and assistance and so I would expect you to contact me if you find this request unmanageable in any way.

Yours faithfully,
Jonathan Moseley

FOI Officer, Balliol College, Oxford

Dear Jonathan,

First of all, apologies for the delays in replying. The response from the finance team has taken some time as they are incredibly busy at the moment.

Here are the responses:

1) The total number of fines issued related to restrictions put in place due to Covid-19 (e.g. students exceeding household sizes, lack of social distancing, failing to wear a mask etc.) since 1 October 2020;
Two fines for UGs; none for PGs.

2) The number of fines broken down by size and type (e.g. suspended, part-suspended, or levied) as well as the total value of these fines;
Two fines levied to a total value of £200. Given the low numbers, no further breakdown as it might start to allow identification of individuals when put together with other data.

3) Have any other forms of disciplinary action been taken (e.g. any form of community service, or warning letters being issued)?
Yes.

4) How many students have been sent down* for Covid-19 related offences during this time period (*this includes any variation of rusticating, temporarily suspended, being asked to leave college accommodation or any other meaning of 'sent down')?
None.

5) How much did the college earn through decanal fines in the same time period, last year.
£10 (added to one of the College's trusts).

Best wishes,

FOI Officer

Balliol College, Oxford OX1 3BJ
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