Cheating and Visa Implications
Background:
Emily White, a medical student at King’s College London, used an illegal academic writing service named “Pro Writers Ltd.” based in Birmingham to complete her coursework. The university’s internal audit discovered the similarity between multiple students’ submissions, leading to an investigation.
Legal Issues:
- Academic Misconduct: Emily committed academic misconduct by using a third-party service to complete her coursework.
- Violation of University’s Code of Conduct: Emily breached King’s College London’s strict code of conduct on academic integrity.
- Contractual Breach: Emily’s actions violated the contractual agreement with the university, which required her to submit her own work.
- Immigration Consequences: The expulsion affected Emily’s visa status, as her student visa was contingent upon her enrollment and good standing at the university.
Outcome:
Emily was expelled from King’s College London and fined £35,000. The university notified immigration authorities, resulting in the likely revocation of her student visa and her subsequent deportation.
These case studies highlight the severe consequences of engaging with illegal academic writing services, encompassing expulsion, financial penalties, and broader legal and immigration implications.
