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Statutes and Ordinances
Our Statutes and Ordinances set out the rules, conduct and powers of the University.
The Statutes set out the objects and powers of the University, and define the Statutory Officers, the Board of Trustees and the Collegiate Council. The Statutes may only be amended in accordance with the . Any changes to the Statutes require the approval of the Privy Council.
The Ordinances set out the rules for the conduct of the University's business. Ordinances are created or amended by the Board of Trustees.
Following a governance review, the University's Statutes were amended and approved by the Privy Council in April 2024. The Ordinances are currently being reviewed.
University Statutes
A version of the Statutes with the Privy Council seal is available on request. For a copy of this version contact the Central Secretariat at Secretariat@london.ac.uk.
University Ordinances
The University Ordinances are currently under review. Contact the Central Secretariat at Secretariat@london.ac.uk and we will share the most recent documentation.
Ordinance 1 - Functions and Purpose of the Board of Trustees
Ordinance 2 - Functions and Purpose of the Collegiate Council
Ordinance 3 - Functions and Purpose of the Academic Board - under review
Ordinance 4 - Functions and Purpose of the Sub-committees of the Board - under review
Ordinance 5 - Member Institutions and Funding - under review
Ordinance 6 - Appointment of the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, and Deputy Vice-Chancellor - under review
Ordinance 7 - àËÅöÊÓƵ Honorary Degrees and Honorary Fellowships - under review
Ordinance 24 - Code of Practice on Meetings or Other Activities on University Premises - this will shortly be superseded by the Freedom of Speech Code of Practice