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Essay Mills (Prohibition)
10 February 2021
Lead MP
Chris Skidmore
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Chris Skidmore raised concerns about essay mills (prohibition) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
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Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
Moves to prohibit the operation and advertising of essay mill services which encourage students, researchers and even school pupils to buy essays that can be passed off as their own. Chris Skidmore highlights the increase in online presence of essay mills during the pandemic and supports legislation similar to Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Ireland where such practices are illegal. He emphasises the need for universities to create second chances and educate students about contract cheating.
Chris Skidmore
Con
Birmingham, Erdington
Calls for legislation against essay mills which is supported by Members from all major political parties, the Chair of the Education Committee, the chair of the all-party parliamentary group for students, and two former Secretaries of State. Emphasises that universities need to look at new strategies for creating second chances and educating students about their mistakes.
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