The Joint Council for Qualifications has launched an independent commission into exam malpractice.

Starting in September 2018, the commission will consider both general and vocational assessments.

Although incidents of malpractice remain relatively low, and exam boards have clear and robust procedures in place to deter, identify and penalise malpractice, the commission recognises that malpractice can have a negative impact on the fairness of the exam system as well as public confidence.

The commission will seek evidence from a range of stakeholders across the sector, and aims to make recommendations which will play a significant part in reducing malpractice.