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High Court Quashes £585k Sussex Fine, Calls Regulator Biased

4/29/2026

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Judge Overturns Fine

A High Court judge said the Office for Students acted with a closed mind in imposing the fine.
The court overturned the £585,000 fine against the University of Sussex in England.
The judge concluded the regulator’s process was biased and failed to follow proper procedures.
Office for Students announced a complaints system launching this autumn, enabling fines from April 2027.

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Judge Overturns

The university said its trans and non-binary equality policy ensures fair treatment and permits staff to discuss controversial ideas.
A High Court judge found the Office for Students’ process biased and overturned its finding against the university in England.
Vice-chancellor Sasha Roseneil called the judgment vindication and will meet Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson.
OfS executive Josh Fleming said the regulator was disappointed, will reflect and keep student focus.

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Judge Overturns Fine

A High Court judge said the Office for Students acted with a closed mind in imposing the fine.
The court overturned the £585,000 fine against the University of Sussex in England.
The judge concluded the regulator’s process was biased and failed to follow proper procedures.
Office for Students announced a complaints system launching this autumn, enabling fines from April 2027.

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