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Exemplar Fines and Charges

These fines and charges apply to any disciplinary cases, where fines are levied, from September 2023, including University Residences.

Description

Fine amount

Possession of Illegal Substances and/or Legal Highs/Banned Substances

£100

Failure to follow fire alarm and drill procedure 

£50

Smoking in University residences

£100

Misuse of fire systems and equipment provided for the purpose of detection, prevention, safety or firefighting

£50 - £150

Action leading to Fire Brigade attendance (with no charge levied by the Fire Brigade) or building evacuation

£100

Action leading to Fire Brigade attendance (with a charge levied by the Fire Brigade)

 £200

Vandalism/abuse of facilities or damage to University property

£50 + costs*

Responsibility for significant disturbance to members of the public or damage to public property 

£30 - £300 

Responsibility for significant misuse of or damage to public or private transport services

£50 - £150

Failure to abate noise during an exam (i.e. noise from mobile phone)

£30

Anti-social behaviour, noise disturbance or dangerous behaviour in University residences, at any time

£30 - £300

Noise nuisance and/or anti-social behaviour in the community, at any time

£30 - £300

* All direct recharge costs will be used to cover repairs/replacements.

Please note: all other offences shall be dealt with on a discretionary basis. Fines may also be imposed for offences other than those listed above.