Misrepresentation, Fraud & Misuse Policy

Purpose

response to false evidence, impersonation, cheating and misleading credential claims

Scope

This policy applies to UKG personnel, contractors, subject-matter experts, assessors, decision-makers, administrators and candidates to the extent relevant to their role.

Mandatory controls

• Falsified identity, qualifications, experience or assessment evidence may result in rejection or revocation.
• Impersonation and unauthorised assistance are prohibited.
• Suspected fraud is investigated using proportionate evidence and due process.
• Serious cases may be reported where legally required or appropriate.
• Credential verification is the authoritative public status record.

Required records

• Evidence, investigation, response, decision and notifications.

Review and control

This controlled document is reviewed at least annually and whenever there is a material legal, scheme, technology, risk or accreditation change. The English master controls; translations must be reviewed after a material English change.