Malpractice

Malpractice

'Malpractice' describes any irregularity or breach of the regulations in exams and assessments - for example, plagiarism in coursework, unauthorised material in the exam room, maladministration, etc.

The Head of Centre must report all cases of suspected or actual malpractice as soon as possible to OCR. A JCQ report of suspected malpractice form (JCQ/M1, available at the end of the JCQ suspected malpractice in examinations and assessments - see below) should be completed and returned to malpractice@ocr.org.uk.

For further information, please see the following documents:

Appeals

It is possible to appeal against a malpractice decision (except in the case of decisions to take no further action). For further details, please see the appeals page.