University in Scotland. Any powers ?

superbigal36

Hello i know the drill re private parking in Scotland and also the difference to a council site etc.
However can someone clarify a University in Scotland has the same zero clout as anyone else up here.
I actually have a permit but have clearly flouted the Uni rules a couple of time. Ie Parked on their own double yellows/out of bay.
They have sent a letter warning me any further infringement will incur a civil penalty charge.

Would such a penalty be as unenforceable as all the other Scottish junk mail ? They do actually own the land.
Thinking about sending the estates manager an email so just wanted to be sure of my facts.
Cheers

adouglasmhor

I do know of a student who had his graduation delayed until he payed up at Glasgow university. Whether this was legal or not it happened.

bod1467

They'd need to take it to Sheriff's court to enforce it. (Or otherwise pull a stunt as above). And no, even in Scotland they can't enforce a civil penalty - only authorities (Councils, Police, Courts etc.) can impose a penalty or fine.

Paully232000

adouglasmhor wrote: »

I do know of a student who had his graduation delayed until he payed up at Glasgow university. Whether this was legal or not it happened.

http://www.theguardian.com/business/2014/feb/18/oft-warns-universities-higher-education-groups-student-sanctions

Coupon-mad

adouglasmhor wrote: »

I do know of a student who had his graduation delayed until he payed up at Glasgow university. Whether this was legal or not it happened.

Not legal, no, not withholding a degree, see Paully232000's linky. This would breach Consumer Regulations which apply across the UK.

However they 'could' if so minded, try to enforce the charge like in the Onifade case:

http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/opinions/sc514.html

HTH