Bogus degrees
What the legislation does
Trading Standards Service enforces the sections of the Act which
regulate 'bogus degrees'. It is an offence to grant, offer to
grant, or to issue any invitation relating to any award which is
either described as a degree, or purports to confer on its holder
the right to the title of bachelor, master or doctor and which may
reasonably be thought to be a "recognized award". Recognized awards
are those conferred by universities and colleges authorised by
Royal Charter, or Act of Parliament, or other awards recognized by
the Secretary of State for Education.
Enforcement
Requires monitoring of advertisements in local & national
press, media and internet. Investigation of complaints and
enquiries
Premises affected
Not premises related – investigations will be based on
advertisements, internet and e-mail.
Key Legislation
Education
Reform Act 1988
Education (Listed Bodies) Order 1988
Education (Recognised Awards) Order 1988
Education (Recognised Bodies) Order 1988
Avoiding bogus degrees
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