Legal

Information in this section provides an overview of the key legal issues relating to governance in higher education. Some of the content is made available through links to other web sites. Click the relevant section below:

Governor liability
Legal status of higher education institutions
Legal status of pre 1992 universities
Legal status of post 1992 institutions
Charitable status
Benefits of charitable status
Charitable status of student unions
Relevant legislation
Getting legal advice
The legal role of the clerk or secretary