Class 1.1 Legal Framework

Description: This class contains information relating to how the University was established and its standing from the point of view of the law.

Includes:
Legal status - conferred by the relevant statutes, in particular the Education Reform Act of 1988 and the Further and Higher Education Act 1992.

Charitable status - The University is an exempt charity under the powers conferred by the Further and Higher Education Act 1992.
The Acts are available on the HMSO web site: www.legislation.hmso.gov.uk/acts.htm.

University Charter and Statutes

Manner: Disclaimer: the websites detailed below are not intended to be an exhaustive list of sources for information published in this class.

University Website
www.lboro.ac.uk

Useful sites:

University Calendar http://www.lboro.ac.uk/admin/ar/calendar/index.htm

Printed copies: available from Academic Registry

Information can be made available in alternative formats upon request to the appropriate office(s)

Fees: See note 5.4 in Introduction