Students in England and Wales launch legal action over Covid-hit studies
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Over 170,000 students in England and Wales are launching legal action against 36 universities, including institutions like Bath, Bristol, and Imperial College London, seeking compensation for disruptions to their studies during the Covid-19 pandemic. The students argue that the shift to online learning and restricted access to facilities did not provide the in-person education they paid for in tuition fees. This action follows a recent settlement between University College London and a student group, which has encouraged wider legal challenges. Lawyers are using consumer law, asserting that students are entitled to compensation because they received a service of lower value than what was originally promised. The legal firms involved estimate that this could cost universities millions, with a deadline of September 2026 for students to join the claims.
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