Malpractice

There are various types of behaviour that would be considered malpractice, either on the part of an exam centre or on the part of a candidate. If any such incident occurs or is alleged to have occurred, Trinity will carry out an investigation and take appropriate steps. Centres are expected to fully cooperate in any such investigation by providing the information requested.

Actions taken by Trinity 

Where malpractice or maladministration is suspected and an investigation is necessary, 

Trinity may:

• suspend the issue of all results for the session until the investigation has been completed
• suspend future entries from your centre until the investigation has been completed
• request information for its investigation
• scrutinise any written exam papers, using a second marker and Trinity personnel
• present the case to the relevant team at Trinity for a final decision
• contact you, setting out the action to be taken
• void some or all results for that exam session (and, as appropriate, withhold certification)
• de-register your centre.

The above is just a summary of the malpractice and maladministration policy. For further information, please refer to Trinity’s Malpractice policy and Maladministration policy at trinitycollege.com/policies.

Anti-corruption and bribery 

In the UK, robust laws exist to prevent bribery and corruption. These laws apply not only to Trinity staff, executives and trustees, but also to persons associated with Trinity working on its behalf anywhere in the world. Therefore, Trinity must have policies and systems in place to prevent any associated persons from committing bribery. Associated persons include anyone providing services to Trinity such as its national, area or local area representatives.

All members of staff involved in the delivery or administration of Trinity exams must comply to the Anti-Corruption and Bribery policy at trinitycollege.com/policies.