The University (née College) of Law has banned students from using electronic cigarettes in exam rooms after several were spotted puffing away during assessments.

Authorities sent the following strongly-worded email to the GDL intake after University spies reported that several nicotine addicts were smoking e-cigs under exam conditions:



It's not clear whether fellow students distracted by the poison-free vapour and glowing red tips snitched on their peers, or eagle-eyed invigilators. Either way, it's back to the drawing board for the GDL's smokers.

A spokeswoman declined to comment on whether snuff, chewing tobacco and hookahs remain acceptable.