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Investigation of a complaint against Queen’s University, Belfast

A student complained about how Queen’s University gathered evidence in its investigation of an alleged assault.  We asked the University to apologise after we found it did not properly explain to the student how it obtained evidence from the PSNI.

Investigation Report

Department did not clearly define eligibility for Covid support grant

A business owner said he was unfairly denied a Covid business support grant.  We found that the man’s application was assessed properly, but criticised the Department for the Economy for producing guidance that was not clear.

Investigation Report

Complaint about consent for medical information

Case Summary

Man's complaint leads to broadband access

Case Summary

Investigation finds Department failed to provide clear information over Covid-19 Business Support Scheme

A complainant believed her business should have received financial support during the Covid-19 pandemic.  We asked the Department for the Economy to retrospectively accept and consider her application.

Investigation Report

Student appealed university’s decision to not accept and mark her assignment in full

Case Summary

Lack of clarity in business support scheme led to applicant missing out

Case Summary

University failed to explain findings of probe into bullying allegations

A student complained to Queen’s University about bullying and harassment by other residents in her University accommodation.  We asked the University to apologise to the student for failures in the way it dealt with her complaint.

Investigation Report

Investigation into CCEA’s handling of student’s exam grade appeal

We found no maladministration in the way the Council for the Curriculum, Examination and Assessment’s made its decision about an exam grade, but were critical of the system it had in place for receiving appeals.

Investigation Report

Investigation of a complaint about the Education Authority

A man said that the Education Authority refused to answer questions over how it managed a referral about his son’s school attendance.  We found that although it dealt properly with most of his enquiries, it failed to respond to one of the issues he raised.

Investigation Report

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