Scottish universities require students offered places to declare violent criminal charges
Scottish universities will require students offered places to declare violent criminal charges.
The country’s 19 universities currently have different rules on data checks for prospective students.
However, today’s universal rule change will ask applicants to reveal any unspent criminal convictions or if they face serious charges, which include sexual offences.
The decision comes after a successful campaign by former Glasgow University student who was a victim of rape.
Ellie Wilson, 26, was abused by her boyfriend while they were both students together.
He was suspended while awaiting trial – but was allowed to join another institution.
Ms Wilson’s rapist, Daniel McFarlane, was jailed for five years and placed on the sex offenders register.
