Student Disciplinaries

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Dear University of Bedfordshire,

I would like to request the information which is detailed below. I would prefer to receive this information in electronic format to this address, however, I am also able to receive information by post if necessary.

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1. In the past three years have to you sought or successfully pursued any legal action, civil, disciplinary or criminal, against participants in 'protests' such as occupations at the university, this could include (but is not limited to) injunctions against occupations or trespass cases?
a. Please provide all documents relating to these cases. Details should include, but not be limited to, any affidavits, witness statements and other evidence given support of such an injunction.

2. How much money has the university spent (including but not limited to) on these cases. Please provide a breakdown by case, and if possible costs, e.g. court fees, legal expenses, etc.

3. How many disciplinaries have you conducted against students for protest related offences in the past 3 years?

4. How many of the aforementioned disciplinaries against students have been upheld (where the student have been found 'guilty')?

5. Please provide copies of any injunctions relating to protest situations (including but not limited to occupations) which you have taken out in this time period.

Yours faithfully,

Miss Ortega

Mehwish Sultan, University of Bedfordshire

Dear Miss Ortega,

I acknowledge receipt of your FOI request. In line with the 20 working days statutory deadline, you should receive a response no later than 28th May 2014 (please note that Monday 5th May and Monday 26th May 2014 are public holidays).

Kind Regards,

Mehwish Sultan
Legal Services Advisor
University of Bedfordshire

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Mehwish Sultan, University of Bedfordshire

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Dear Miss Ortega,

Thank you for your FOI request and your interest in the University of Bedfordshire. Please see attached for a response to your request.

Kind Regards,

Mehwish Sultan
Legal Services Advisor
University of Bedfordshire

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