Written questions

Assessments: Theft

Commons · Question 38308 · Tabled 13 Mar 2025 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 21 Mar 2025

Question

Asked by Zöe Franklin

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make an assessment with Cabinet colleagues of the potential merits of introducing a specific offence for the sale of stolen exam board papers.

Answer

Answered by Catherine McKinnell, 21 Mar 2025

Ofqual, the independent regulator for qualifications, exams and assessments in England, are clear in their guidance issued to schools, colleges and students about the importance of exam security and the repercussions of committing any form of malpractice....