Non-Academic Misconduct Decision Appeals Form

Before completing this form, please read carefully the Learner Code of Conduct found on the Francis James website. This form relates only to the case whereby a learner disagrees with the outcome of an investigation or discussion in relation to behaviour and the code of conduct. Appeals can only be submitted through the Non-Academic Misconduct Decision Appeal Form.

A learner may appeal on the basis of the following:

That the learner believes mitigating circumstances exist, that for good reason could not have been presented at the appropriate time. If they had been known, it is reasonably likely that the outcome of a review would have been different. Mitigating circumstances claims must be supported by medical or other documentary evidence.
A procedural irregularity occurred in the conduct of the review (including an administrative error), or a matter was not dealt with in accordance with the current regulations, policies and procedures of Francis James.
There are reasonable grounds to believe that a decision was manifestly unreasonable or influenced by prejudice or bias on the part of the reviewer and/or decision- maker(s).

The appeal must provide a detailed description of the issues, addressing one or more of the categories provided above and evidence must be provided to support the appeal. The learner should also, if possible, indicate the outcome being sought for by making an appeal. Any appeal should be made within five working days of being notified of a sanction. Francis James will provide a response to the appeal within 14 working days. Where the appeal is determined to be complex, the learner will be notified and a decision may take longer.

Your details

Last name

First name

Learner ID

Learner username (Moodle log in name)

Learner's degree pathway and level of study

Email address

Phone number

Details of your appeal

Grounds for Appeal

Please indicate the grounds on which you wish to appeal by ticking one or more of the following. Only tick those grounds that apply to your case:

The learner believes mitigating circumstances exist, that for good reason could not have been presented at the appropriate time. If they had been known, it is reasonably likely that the outcome of a review would have been different.

The learner believes that a procedural irregularity occurred in the conduct of the review (including an administrative error), or the matter was not dealt with in accordance with the current regulations, policies and procedures

The learner believes there are reasonable grounds to believe that a decision was manifestly unreasonable or influenced by prejudice or bias on the part of the reviewer and/or decision- maker(s).

Other

Information and evidence to support your appeal

Please provide a detailed description of the issues, relating to the ground(s) selected above. Supporting evidence must be provided. If possible, please indicate the outcome being sought for by making the appeal.

Outcome sought (if known)

File upload (up to 5 files permitted). Multiple documents can be put into a single pdf, so long as this is explained in the section above.

Declaration

I have read and understood the Learner Code of Conduct and how investigations are conducted, and I have completed the Non-Academic Misconduct Appeals form above including submitting the evidence required.

All statements and evidence submitted are true and accurate.

I understand that the personal data contained within this form, within any evidence submitted or which forms part of any other record held with Francis James, may be used in consideration of my appeal, and that any personal data may be shared internally with relevant staff as appropriate.

Full name

This is provided in place of a signature, and is provided here to confirm the declaration above.

Date complaint submitted

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Year