BRASENOSE DRUG CLAMPDOWN WARNING

Junior Dean And Porters To "Take A Strict Zero-tolerance Approach"

All Brasenose students have been sent a letter by the Dean warning
them about bad behaviour and drug misuse in college.

In the letter, sent last Wednesday, Dr Giles Wiggs wrote, "It appears
that the behaviour of some students in college is falling well short
of what is expected and required."

He added that he has advised the Junior Dean and the Porters to "take
a strict zero-tolerance approach to any behaviour that is likely to
cause disruption to those taking exams."

In a move which has worried many students, Dr Wiggs also reminded
students of the college drugs policy, referring them to "section G.7
of the Blue Book."

These regulations set out the disciplinary procedure for dealing with
students found to be involved in drugs.

He continued, "any student who misuses classified drugs risks being
sent down permanently. Given evidence that has recently been reported
to me some students can expect to be called to my office within the
next few days to discuss the matter."

Toby Shergold, a spokesperson for Thames Valley Police said, "Our
University liaison officer is speaking to the college authorities
about the issues raised. The letter was drawn to our attention and our
officers will be getting in touch."

However, students have expressed concern over the college clamp-down
on drugs.

One second year student who wished to remain anonymous said, "Some
people are a bit concerned that college will begin looking around
rooms as we have heard that that has happened elsewhere.

"It feels as if everyone in Brasenose had become a
suspect."

Another second year student said, "This is an issue for the whole
college. I don't know anyone who's been called to see the Dean, but I
know some people who are worried about this.

"I wouldn't say that drugs are a big problem in Brasenose, but I'm
sure that there are a handful of people involved, but then that's the
same in every college."

JCR President George Lambert refused to comment on the
issue.

Dr Wiggs was unavailable for comment.