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Anti-Social Behaviour

Anti-social behaviour by students is one of the most common issues brought to our attention by both students and non-students.

Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 defines anti-social behaviour as “conduct that has caused, or is likely to cause, harassment, alarm or distress to any person” and some examples of anti-social behaviour include:

  • Excessive noise
  • Obstructive parking
  • Littering and fly tipping
  • Damage to property
  • Intimidating behaviour

When students become aware that their behaviour has negatively impacted on others or their local community, we expect them to respond respectfully.

We take incidents of anti-social behaviour seriously. Anti-social behaviour by students may be subject to disciplinary action and, in extreme circumstances, where the University is deemed to have been brought into serious disrepute, this may lead to a student being required to leave the University. Students may also wish to note that action can be pursued by third parties such as Durham County Council and Durham Constabulary without the involvement of the University.

The link between alcohol consumption and anti-social behaviour is well documented, however students are reminded that the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the offence does not constitute a mitigating factor but could be considered an aggravating factor.

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