Lessons learned from the University of Sussex judicial review

This report sets out the OfS's response to the judgment in the judicial review between the OfS and the University of Sussex. It sets out our new overarching no surprises approach to regulation, along with five lessons learned and 13 actions arising from them.

Ref:: OfS 2026.42
Date:: 3 September 2026

Lessons learned from the University of Sussex judicial review

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Published 03 September 2026
Last updated 03 November 2026 + show all updates

03 November 2026: Diagram updated to improve accessibility.

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