Universities: Liability
Commons · Question 110512 · Tabled 3 Feb 2026 · Department for Education · Official record
Answered 13 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by Pippa Heylings
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what evidence the Government has considered on whether the absence of a statutory duty of care contributes to inconsistent responses by universities to students at risk of harm.
Answer
Answered by Josh MacAlister, 13 Feb 2026
The department has considered a wide range of evidence in assessing the factors that contribute to variation in how higher education (HE) providers support students at risk of harm. This includes official statistics, coroners’ Prevention of Future Deaths ...