Explanatory Notes

Higher Education (Wales) Act 2015

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12 March 2015

Commentary on Sections of the Act

Part 6 – Notices and directions given by HEFCW

Section 45 – Directions: compliance and enforcement

132.Where HEFCW give a governing body a direction under the Act, that governing body is required to comply with the direction. If the governing body fails to comply with the direction, HEFCW can apply to the court for the direction to be enforced. An injunction granted by the court may require an institution to take certain steps or refrain from taking certain steps.