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There are two possible routes of referral to a university level Fitness to Practise Committee: 

(a) Misconduct: Where a student faces an allegation of misconduct under the G27 Misconduct Regulation, the case may be referred by the investigator for consideration by a Fitness to Practise Committee.  Alternatively, where a case is upheld by a Misconduct Committee, the Faculty/Institute/School may think it necessary to refer the case for consideration by a Fitness to Practise Committee.

(b) Other matters which justify referral: Where a student demonstrates behaviour and/or health issues which do not constitute misconduct but which raise concerns with their fitness for registration or practice, the Faculty/Institute/School shall investigate the matter and determine whether the case should be referred for consideration by a Fitness to Practise Committee.

Where the alleged misconduct could also constitute an offence under the criminal law, the university's procedures may be delayed until the police and/or courts have completed their investigations and proceedings.

Where a Fitness to Practise Committee is convened, you will normally receive at least 14 days' notice of the Committee, and will be invited to present your case to the Panel. The Executive Dean of the Faculty (or nominee) will present the case on behalf of the university. The Committee will determine whether you are fit for registration and practice; where it concludes that this is not the case, it will either order that your registration on the programme be terminated, or that you undergo medical treatment or other appropriate remedial action, during which you may be suspended.

The decision of the Committee will normally be communicated within 7 days of the decision.

Further guidance about Committee procedures can be found here.

You may appeal against the decision of a Fitness to Practise Committee  by submitting the form to SCA within 14 days of the written notification of the Fitness to Practise Committee's decision.

In accordance with the G29 Regulation, the Principal will allow an appeal to be heard if satisfied that at least one of the following grounds are met: -

(a) That there is new evidence that could not have been, or for good reason was not, made available at the time of the Committee, and sufficient evidence remains that the appeal warrants further consideration;

(b) That evidence can be produced of significant procedural error on the part of the university before or during the Committee, and sufficient evidence remains that the appeal warrants further consideration.

(c) Any other grounds, including grounds of compassion

The Principal will determine whether the criteria for an appeal have been met. Where they have, an Appeal Committee will be convened; otherwise the appeal will be dismissed. This decision will normally be communicated within 30 working days of receipt of the appeal.

Where an Appeal Committee is convened, you will normally receive at least 14 days' notice of the hearing, and will be invited to present your case to the Panel. The Committee will determine whether there is sufficient reason to challenge the decision of the original Fitness to Practise Committee; where it concludes such reason is present, they can modify or reverse the findings or order(s) of the Fitness to Practise Committee, or order that the previous decision be set aside and the case be reheard by a Fitness to Practise Committee. The decision of the Committee will normally be communicated within 7 days of the decision.

Further guidance about Committee procedures can be found here.

When all internal procedures are complete, students may request an independent review of their case by the Office of the Independent Adjudicator for Higher Education ('OIA'), if they remain dissatisfied with the College’s final outcome.