Why is academic cheating not illegal?

Cheating in academia, whether it’s in the classroom or in the field of research, is typically a matter handled internally. Academic institutions prefer, typically, to handle such matters through honor courts, editorial boards or internal investigations rather than turn to the legal system for help. read more

Fidelity is not a requirement in a marriage. That is a choice that partners make to each other. Marriages do not require a"fidelity" clause and those are not in any legally binding document. Though cheating is illegal in those states it is rarely prosecuted and is somewhat overlooked. read more