Decision of the Disciplinary Panel

Date of Decision: 19 June 2025

Case of: Bruce Scott

RICS Membership Number: 1253330

Location: Southampton

The formal charge against Bruce Scott is:

1.     Between around 14 and 17 January 2022 Mr Scott:

a.     obtained a copy of a case study written by DP with the intention of copying parts of it;

b.     Submitted to RICS a case study, representing it was his own work, when he knew he had copied one or more of the particulars set out in Schedule 1 from DP wholly or in part;

c.     His actions at (a) and / or (b):

i.    Lacked integrity,

ii.    Were dishonest.

 

Contrary to Rule 3 of the Rules of Conduct for Members Version 7

Mr Scott is therefore liable to disciplinary action under RICS Bye-Law 5.2.2 (c).

Finding: Proved

Sanction: Conditions and Fine

The Disciplinary Panel also made an order to costs.

This decision was subject to an Appeal here