LASU Exam Misconduct [Offences & Sanctions]

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Lagos State University (LASU) Examination Misconduct Code: List of Offences, Sanctions and Punishments to be Meted Out to Students who Violates the Code of Conduct.

Authorities of the Lagos State University (LASU) has published the Examination Misconduct Code which contains the list of offences, sanctions and punishments to be Meted Out to students who violates any of the code of conduct during examinations in the school campus.

LASU Examination Misconduct Code: Offences & Sanctions (BE-WARNED)

In line with the statute creating the Lagos State University, the prescribed sanctions that students who contravene the Students’ Code of Conduct may be liable to are expulsion, rustication or suspension.

Generally, students’ misconducts are of two types: misconduct amounting to a breach of Matriculation Oath and misconduct amounting to Criminal Offence. However, any conduct amounting to a criminal offence in Nigeria will automatically qualify as a breach of students’ matriculation oath and as such liable to punishment.

For avoidance of doubt, any conduct or behaviour that is at variance with the students’ code of conduct or in breach of the University rules and regulations as contained in the students’ handbook including all that are set out herein amount to a Breach of Matriculation oath.

The under-listed actions are categorized as Examination Misconduct.

SEE ALSO: LASU General Code of Conduct (Offences & Penalties) for all Students.

LASU EXAMINATION MISCONDUCT: OFFENCES AND SANCTIONS (MAXIMUM UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED)

S/N	OFFENCE	THINGS THAT CONSTITUTE THE OFFENCE	PENALTY
1.	Cultism	Possession, carrying or use of dangerous weapons Gangsterism Membership of cult groups Membership of illegal/unregistered association, club, society etc Hooliganism	Expulsion
2.	Gross Misconduct	Sexual harassment Falsification of certificate Alteration of financial documents e.g. receipts of payment Stealing	Expulsion
		Extortion of money and other fraudulent practices Embezzlement of funds Misappropriation of Union/Association/Club/Society money Vandalism of University property Unlawful Assembly	Rustication
3.	Examination Misconduct	Impersonation (within and outside LASU) Use of textbook and notes Scribbling on any part of the body Use of scribbled notes Scribbling on materials such as pencil, ruler, eraser, calculator, desk, mathematical set e.t.c. Exchange of answer scripts/question paper Discussion during examination Use of cell phones Use of microchips Insubordination/disobedience to Invigilator Copying from other candidates	Warning Rustication Expulsion
4.	Unruly Behaviours	Disobedience to constituted authority Assault Insubordination Rudeness to staff Physical attack on another person	Rustication
		Indecent dressing	Warning Rustication
5.	Criminal Offences	Rape Armed robbery Illegal possession of fire arms and ammunition Kidnapping/abduction Stealing And other offences contained in the Criminal Law of Lagos State	Expulsion and prosecution by the Law Enforcement Agency

Where any of the above conducts constitutes a criminal offence either in Lagos State or in Nigeria, erring students shall be handed over to the Police or relevant law enforcement Agency.

Without prejudice to the above, nothing shall prevent the University from exercising its disciplinary power under the statute establishing same with respect to any conduct that amounts to a breach of the students’ matriculation oath.

Therefore, such student shall be suspended until the final determination of the criminal investigation and trial against him by the appropriate government machineries or a competent court of law.