At its meeting held on 20 October 2016, the University Council resolved that proposed amendments to University Regulation 28 Regulation Covering Intellectual Property Rights be confirmed.

Rationale: To better articulate the regulation to ensure institutional compliance with advice from the Consumer and Markets Authority on the interpretation of consumer protection law.

At its meeting held on 20 October 2016, the University Council resolved that the revised University Regulation 29 Freedom of Speech be confirmed.

Rationale: To better articulate the University's approach and to demonstrate its commitment to freedom of speech. Prevent agenda (catalyst for proposal), previously considered by Senate 27/1/16.

At its meeting held on 20 October 2016, the University Council resolved that proposed amendments to University Regulation 34 Regulation for the Determination of Fitness to Practise be confirmed.

Rationale: To bring the regulation in line with proposed changes to the constitution of the Fitness to Practise committee within the Medical School.

At its meeting held on 20 October 2016, the University Council resolved that proposed amendments to University Ordinance 7 on the Constitution of the Boards of the Faculties in relation to the establishment of the Department of Warwick Foundation Studies be approved for the first time.

Rationale: BFA: to include representation from the Language Centre on the BFA; BFM: a number of recommendations (see papers); reflection of the establishment of the School for Cross-Faculty Studies.

At its meeting held on 20 October 2016, the University Council resolved that proposed amendments to University Ordinance 7 on the Constitution of the Boards of the Faculties in relation to changes to the constitution of the Boards of the Faculties of Arts and Medicine be approved for the second time.

Rationale: BFA: to include representation from the Language Centre on the BFA; BFM: a number of recommendations (see papers); reflection of the establishment of the School for Cross-Faculty Studies.

At its meeting held on 20 October 2016, the University Council resolved that proposed amendments to Ordinance 13 on Degrees and Diplomas be approved for the first time.

Rationale: To institute the award of MS (Master of Science) for courses awarded jointly with the University of Warwick in California, and remove the award of Master of Surgery.

At its meeting held on 20 October 2016, the University Council resolved that proposed amendments to Ordinance 23 on Code of Practice pursuant to the Education Act 1994 Part II: Students' Unions University Ordinance be approved for the second time.

Rationale: Revisions to SU Framework of Good Governance.

At its meeting held on 13 July 2016, the University Council resolved that proposed amendments to University Regulation 8.1 Regulations for the Degree of BA (and for the Degrees of BSc and LLB Awarded on the Recommendation of the Board of the Faculty of Social Sciences) be confirmed.

Rationale: To reflect the introduction of the BASc in Global Sustainable Development.

At its meeting held on 13 July 2016, the University Council resolved that proposed amendments to University Regulation 8.10 Regulations for the Degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) and for the Bachelor of Medical Sciences (BMedSci) be confirmed.

Rationale: To replace two versions with a single revised regulation, applicable to all students regardless of their year of study.

At its meeting held on 13 July 2016, the University Council resolved that proposed amendments to University Regulation 23 Student Disciplinary Offences be confirmed.

Rationale: To encompass the role of Academic Vice-President with regard to to membership of the Discipline Committee.

At its meeting held on 13 July 2016, the University Council resolved that proposed amendments to University Regulation 34 Regulation for the Determination of Fitness to Practise be confirmed.

Rationale: To address requirements of the relevant professional and statutory regulatory bodies and reflect local departmental practice.

At its meeting held on 13 July 2016, the University Council resolved that proposed amendments to University Ordinance 7 on the Constitution of the Boards of the Faculties be approved for the first time.

Rationale: BFA: to include representation from the Language Centre on the BFA; BFM: a number of recommendations (see papers); reflection of the establishment of the School for Cross-Faculty Studies.

At its meeting held on 13 July 2016, the University Council resolved that proposed amendments to University Ordinance 23 on the Code of Practice pursuant to the Education Act 1994 Part II: Students' Unions be approved for the first time.

Rationale: Revisions to SU Framework of Good Governance.

At its meeting held on 18 May 2016, the University Council resolved that proposed amendments to University Regulation 10.1 Regulations for Examiners be confirmed.

Rationale: To bring the Regulation in line with the Data Retention Policy and allow for relevant material to be retained for one year after a Completion of Procedures letter is issued in all cases where a student, successful or otherwise, might choose to escalate a complaint to the OIA. To extend the guidance on retention of examination scripts explicitly to coursework contributing to the final course mark.

At its meeting held on 18 May 2016, the University Council resolved that proposed amendments to University Regulation 31 Regulations Governing the use of University Computing Facilities be confirmed.

Rationale: A response to the University's Prevent duty.