Universities: Accountability
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether the Public Office (Accountability) Bill will explicitly apply to all universities.
Answered by Alex Davies-Jones
The duty of candour and assistance will apply to any body when exercising public functions. This would capture some aspects of the work of universities and other Higher Education Institutions. The duty also extends to those with a relevant health and safety responsibility; as well as relevant public sector contractors.
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