Sexual Violence and Misconduct Policy
Sexual Violence and Misconduct Policy
Contents
Purpose and scope of policy
Show1.1 Purpose
- 1.1.1. The University takes seriously reports of sexual violence and misconduct, and recognises the mental and physical wellbeing impact of these offences upon those who have experienced sexual violence or misconduct. This Sexual Violence and Misconduct policy is to be used when the University receives a written allegation that a student may have perpetrated sexual violence or sexual misconduct.
- 1.1.2 The University recognises the significant impact of all experiences of Sexual Violence and Misconduct, and acknowledges the potential detriment to studies and employment, regardless of when the experience occurred. Sexual violence and misconduct can be experienced by any individual, with females, members of the LGBT+ community and individuals with disabilities being disproportionally affected by experiences of sexual violence.
- 1.1.3 The University is committed to promoting a culture in which any incidents of sexual violence or sexual misconduct will not be tolerated and will be thoroughly addressed to ensure the preservation of a safe work and study environment. All members of the University of East London have a responsibility for creating a community that is based on dignity and respect.
1.2 Scope
- 1.2.1 This Policy applies to all students registered on any University module, programme (including apprenticeship programmes) or course, members of staff, witnesses to an incident as well as those who are neither members of staff nor students (subject to suitability and processed on a case-by-case basis) who are reporting a University of East London student for sexual violence or misconduct. There may be some exceptions to this, for example University Partnership Programmes.
- 1.2.2 A student may disclose an incident(s) of sexual violence or sexual misconduct to any staff member. The University will not assume a disclosure means a student wishes to initiate a disciplinary investigation.
- 1.2.3 This policy only applies when the University receives a written report against a University of East London student which they believe contravenes the Sexual Misconduct section of the University’s Code of Conduct.
- 1.2.4 A report of sexual violence or misconduct can be submitted by a student or a staff member as well as those who are neither a member of staff nor student (subject to suitability and processed on a case-by-case basis). Additionally, a witness to an incident of sexual violence or misconduct can provide an incident report to the Student Conduct Team. Dependant on the amount of information and evidence relayed by a witness the Student Conduct Team may either initiate disciplinary action or put the case on hold until further information is gathered.
- 1.2.5 If a report of sexual violence or misconduct has been received by those who are neither members of staff nor students, they would not be advised on whether their allegation is processed under any University policy as the University has a duty to protect the information and data pertaining to any student.
Policy Statement and Principles
Show2.1 Statement
2.1.1 All University of East London students are expected to adhere to the standards of behaviour required of them as a member of the University community. The University recognises that students are responsible for their own behaviour and that in any community of adults’ disputes between individuals will arise. The University has a range of policies and procedures in place to manage breaches of student codes of conduct, student contracts or other codes of practice. These policies or codes of conduct may take precedent over or supersede the Sexual Violence and Misconduct Policy.
2.1.2 Sexual Violence and Misconduct is defined as any unwanted conduct of a sexual nature. The University Code of Conduct cites the following as examples of sexual misconduct;
Verbal harassment such as whistling, catcalling, or sexual innuendo.
- Making unwanted remarks of a sexual nature.
- Spreading rumours about a person’s sex life.
- Nonverbal harassment, such as looking someone up and down or displaying pictures of a sexual nature.
- Sending emails or messages containing sexual content and/or asking for sexual favours.
- Inappropriately showing sexual organs to another person.
- Sexual intercourse or engaging in a sexual act (including kissing) without consent.
- Attempting to engage in a sexual act without consent.
- Creating, disclosing or threatening to disclose nude, sexual or sexually explicit photos, films or messages without consent and with intent to cause distress.
- Touching inappropriately through clothes without consent.
2.1.3 The University recognises that sexual violence and misconduct refers to a broad spectrum of behaviours that often cannot be divorced from other types of gender- based violence including intimate partner violence or domestic abuse, coercive and/or controlling behaviour, and stalking. Further examples of unacceptable behaviour might be:
- Domestic abuse and coercive or controlling behaviour. • Psychological, physical, sexual, financial and/or emotional abuse.
- Stalking and obsessive behaviour.
- Repeated, persistent and intrusive behaviour causing fear of violence or engenders alarm and distress in the victim. These examples are intended to be illustrative and not exhaustive.
2.1.4 As allegations of sexual violence and misconduct are serious, possibly criminal, offences they will be investigated at a Category 2 Formal Level (Formal Disciplinary Process) and the investigation will be organised centrally by the Student Conduct Team. As the possible sanctions include suspension, exclusion or expulsion the case will be heard by a Sexual Violence and Misconduct Panel.
2.1.5 The Associate Chief Operating Officer (Health Gain and Student Experience) & Director of Student Services, or nominee, will decide if the allegation is to be investigated via the Sexual Violence and Misconduct Policy or the Non-Academic Misconduct Policy.
2.1.6 There are certain differences in the Sexual Violence and Misconduct process as compared to the Non-Academic Misconduct process. Under this policy the Supported Parties have specific rights afforded to them which are stipulated as follows:
- The Reporting Student has the right to: report an incident/initiate the disciplinary procedure; receive internal wellbeing support; be guided to external wellbeing support; seek guidance and representation by the Student’s Union; request support/accommodation for their disability during the investigation and/or hearing stage; provide evidence and witnesses during an investigation; provide additional evidence prior to the hearing; attend the Sexual Violence and Misconduct hearing; call witnesses for the hearing; be accompanied by a non-legal representative at the hearing; receive the outcome documents of the hearing (where deemed appropriate by the risk assessment team or their delegated nominee); appeal the outcome of the hearing (subject to having been shared the outcome documents).
- The Reporting Staff has the right to: report an incident/initiate the disciplinary procedure; receive internal wellbeing support; be guided to external wellbeing support; request support/accommodation for their disability during the investigation; provide evidence and witnesses during an investigation; provide additional evidence prior to the hearing.
- Neither a member of staff nor a student is able to: report an incident and be guided to external wellbeing support. Neither a member of staff nor a student will be expected to relay all relevant information and evidence during the reporting stage via a reporting tool made available to them. The University will neither confirm nor deny whether a reported person is a student nor if a disciplinary process has been initiated. Undertaking a disciplinary procedure following a report is subject to suitability and will be processed on a case-by-case basis. Disclosure does not guarantee that University processes will be initiated.
- The Reporting Witness has the right to: report an incident; initiate the disciplinary procedure; receive internal or external wellbeing support; request support/accommodation for their disability during the investigation stage; provide evidence and witnesses during an investigation.
- The Responding Student has the right to: receive internal wellbeing support; be guided to external wellbeing support; seek guidance and representation by the Student’s Union; request support/accommodation for their disability during the investigation and/or hearing stage; provide evidence and witnesses during an investigation; provide additional evidence prior to the hearing; attend the Sexual Violence and Misconduct hearing; call witnesses for the hearing; be accompanied by a non-legal representative at the hearing; receive the outcome documents of the hearing; appeal the outcome of the hearing.
These individual identifiers are defined on the following in Section 2.2 below.
2.2 Terminology
2.2.1 Reporting Student is the University of East London student reporting themselves to have experienced sexual violence or sexual misconduct by a University of East London student.
2.2.2 Reporting Staff is the University of East London staff member reporting themselves to have experienced sexual violence or sexual misconduct by a University of East London student.
2.2.3 Neither a member of staff nor a student is the person reporting themselves to have experienced sexual violence or sexual misconduct by a University of East London student.
2.2.4 Reporting Witness is the person reporting someone else to have experienced sexual violence or sexual misconduct by a University of East London Student.
2.2.5 Reporting Party is used within the Sexual Violence and Misconduct Policy to collectively identify the applicable reporting group, either Reporting Student, Reporting Staff, Neither a member of staff nor a student or Reporting Witness.
2.2.6 Responding Student: is the University of East London student who has been reported to have perpetrated sexual violence or sexual misconduct.
2.2.7 Supported Parties: refers to both the reporting party/parties and the responding student collectively.
Procedure
Show3.1 Disclosure and Reporting of an Incident
3.1.1 Any incidents of sexual violence and/or misconduct can be reported directly to the Student Conduct Team via the Report and Support tool available to all students and staff of the University of East London. Additionally, incidents can be reported by emailing the Student Conduct Team directly at studentconduct@uel.ac.uk or by reporting an incident to a staff member, who can then get in contact with the Student Conduct Team. Students can request guidance from the University’s IDSVA (Independent Domestic & Sexual Violence Advisor) on how to report incidents and get emotional support.
3.2 Precautionary Measures Prior to Disciplinary Action
3.2.1 At times it may be necessary to mitigate risk and protect the University community by applying precautionary measures prior to the commencement of the Sexual Violence and Misconduct disciplinary process.
3.2.2 Any such action is a precautionary measure only; it is neither a penalty nor sanction and does not indicate that the University has decided that the Responding Student has committed any misconduct. Its aim is to protect all members of the University community. Precautionary measures can be imposed prior to an investigation starting.
3.2.3 The Associate Chief Operating Officer (Health Gain and Student Experience) & Director of Student Services, or nominee, makes the decision on whether to apply precautionary measures. The Associate Chief Operating Officer (Health Gain and Student Experience) & Director of Student Services, or nominee, will undertake a risk assessment and complete the Precautionary Measures Risk Assessment form (Appendix A) before a decision is made.
3.2.4 If the Associate Chief Operating Officer (Health Gain and Student Experience) & Director of Student Services, or nominee, reasonably believes that a student against whom an allegation of Sexual Violence or Misconduct has been made does pose a risk, s/he may, acting under delegated authority from the Vice- Chancellor and President: • Restrict a students’ access to certain parts of campus, e.g. particular buildings or residential halls.
- Restrict a students’ participation to certain academic and/or non-curricula activities
- Restrict who a student can contact (e.g. a no-contact order may be issued).
- Suspend the student. Suspension means that the student is prohibited from participating in the academic activity of the University and the student’s registration on their programme of study is put on hold. A suspension is usually applied together with an order of exclusion.
- Exclude the student. Exclusion means that the student is prohibited from taking part in University activities, using University facilities and/or entering University grounds or premises. A full or partial exclusion may be put in place where appropriate. For apprenticeship courses, the University has the authority to exclude the apprentice from University activities, however the future employment status of the apprentice is at the discretion of their employer.
3.2.5 As part of their determination, the Director of Student and Academic Services will consider whether specific arrangements can reasonably be put in place for any student, subject to precautionary action in order to minimise the impact on their studies, and will liaise with the student’s Academic School as appropriate.
3.2.6 The University may impose a requirement on either Supported Party not to have contact with each other and with named others. This is called a no-contact order.
3.2.7 The relevant Supported Party will be informed in writing when a precautionary measure has been applied in their case, and the reasons for this, normally within two working days of the decision.
3.2.8 A Reporting Student and the Responding Student have the right to appeal the precautionary measures applied to them. The student can appeal against the precautionary measures at any point during their application by writing to the Associate Chief Operating Officer (Health Gain and Student Experience) & Director of Student Services, expressing their reasons for the appeal.
3.2.9 Any precautionary measures will be reviewed at regular intervals (and a minimum of every three months) to consider whether they should be revoked, extended or the terms amended. In the case of the University awaiting the outcome of any criminal proceedings or investigations the precautionary measures are likely to remain in place for the duration.
3.2.10 If a Responding Student breaches the precautionary measures applied to them, then they may be subject to further disciplinary action and/or any breach will be considered and addressed during the Sexual Violence and Misconduct hearing.
3.3 Formal Disciplinary Process
3.3.1 Sexual Violence and Misconduct is a very serious allegation and all allegations will be investigated through a Formal Process. A student found to have committed Sexual Violence and Misconduct is faced with the possibility of exclusion, suspension or expulsion so their case will be heard by a Sexual Violence and Misconduct disciplinary Panel.
3.3.2 In the Formal Disciplinary process an Investigating Officer will be appointed centrally by the Student Conduct Team. The Investigating Officer should not know or be aware of any Party involved in the Formal Disciplinary Process.
3.3.3 The Investigating Officer will review the allegation and the evidence and/or witness statements provided. The Investigating Officer will contact the Reporting Party and invite them to discuss the case. The role of the Investigating Officer is to gather the facts of the incident(s).
3.3.4 The Investigating Officer will contact the Responding Student inviting them to discuss the case, so they have the opportunity to respond to the allegation. The Investigating Officer will collect further evidence from relevant parties e.g. witnesses and make any further enquiries that they deem necessary for the investigation.
3.3.5 If the Responding Student does not take up the opportunity to speak to the Investigating Officer the disciplinary process will still proceed, and a Sexual Violence and Misconduct Panel will still sit to hear the evidence collected. It is strongly recommended that the student engages with the Investigating Officer and the disciplinary hearing.
3.3.6 A Sexual Violence and Misconduct Panel will be arranged for the case to be heard. This Panel will be convened with administrative support provided by the Student Conduct Team. The Sexual Violence and Misconduct Panel members will be appointed by the Associate Chief Operating Officer (Health Gain and Student Experience) & Director of Student Services, or nominee.
3.3.7 The Chair of a Sexual Violence and Misconduct Panel will usually be a senior member of staff, such as a Dean of School, Director of a Professional Service or Head of a Professional Service. Panel members will be impartial and have had no prior involvement with either Supported Party. Where possible we will seek to ensure the composition of the Panel reflects the diversity of our institution.
3.3.8 The Responding Student will be notified in writing that they are requested to attend a Sexual Violence and Misconduct Panel where their case will be heard. The Responding Student will be provided with at least seven working days’ notice of the hearing date.
3.3.9 The Reporting Student will be notified in writing that a Sexual Violence and Misconduct Panel has been convened to hear their case. The Reporting Student will be provided with at least seven working days’ notice of the hearing date. The Reporting Student has the right to choose whether they would like to attend the hearing.
3.3.10 The Disciplinary Hearing will be organised and carried out through Microsoft Teams unless otherwise requested or deemed necessary by the Chair of the Disciplinary Panel or the Student Conduct Team.
3.3.11 All relevant documentation available from the Investigating Officers report to the Sexual Violence and Misconduct Panel will be shared with both Supported Parties at least 3 working days before the hearing. The Investigating Officer will also verbally present the evidence collected through their investigation to the Sexual Violence and Misconduct Panel.
3.3.12 The Responding Student and/or Reporting Student can call witnesses to the alleged incident(s) to the hearing. The names of any witnesses must be provided to the Student Conduct Team in writing at least 5 days before the hearing date so logistical arrangements can be put in place unless otherwise communicated by the Student Conduct Team. If any of the witnesses are new to the case, i.e. they were not called as witnesses during the investigation, the Chair of the Sexual Violence and Misconduct Panel will decide whether to admit them.
3.3.13 The University may also invite witnesses to the hearing. If it does so, the Supported Parties will be informed of this in advance of the hearing. If any of the witnesses are new to the case, for example they were not called as witnesses during the investigation, the Chair of the Sexual Violence and Misconduct Panel will decide whether to admit them.
3.3.14 As per section 2.3.10 above both the Reporting Student and the Responding Student have the right to be accompanied at the hearing but the accompanying persons’ name needs to be submitted in writing to the Student Conduct Team at least five working days before the date of the hearing unless otherwise communicated by the Student Conduct Team. If details of the accompanying person are not provided by a stipulated date, the Chair of the Sexual Violence and Misconduct Panel can reserve the right to refuse admission to the accompanying person.
3.3.15 If the accompanying person’s behaviour at the hearing is deemed inappropriate, the Chair has the right to remove the accompanying person or convene the hearing to be held at a later date.
3.3.16 It is in the best interest of the Responding Student to attend the Sexual Violence and Misconduct Panel hearing. If the student chooses not to appear before the Panel, the Panel has the right to hear the case in their absence.
3.3.17 The University strongly advises that a student attending a disciplinary Panel seeks the advice and support of the Student Union Advice Team.
3.3.18 At the Sexual Violence and Misconduct Panel hearing the Investigating Officer, Reporting Student and Responding Student will have the opportunity to address the Panel. The Hearing will follow the order of proceedings set out in the Sexual Violence and Misconduct Agenda. The Panel will ask questions of the Investigating Officer, Responding Student and any witnesses, including, if appropriate the Reporting Student.
3.3.19 At the conclusion of the hearing, the Sexual Violence and Misconduct Panel will discuss the case in private and will reach a decision based on the available evidence.
3.3.20 The Panel will endeavour to make a decision on the same day as the hearing, but this may not always be possible. The Sexual Violence and Misconduct Panel may make one of the following decisions:
- Dismiss the allegation as on the balance of probability misconduct was not found
- Find the allegation not proven but recommend the continuation of precautionary measures
- Conclude that on the balance of probability the Sexual Violence and Misconduct took place but take no further action
- Conclude that on the balance of probability the Sexual Violence and Misconduct took place and apply a proportionate sanction
- Conclude that on the balance of probability the Sexual Violence and Misconduct took place and recommend the student be fully excluded or expelled.
3.3.21 Should the Sexual Violence and Misconduct Panel be unable to reach a consensus the Chair will have the determining voice.
3.3.22 The Chair of the Panel, through the Student Conduct Team, will write to the Responding Student and the Reporting Student (if deemed appropriate by the Risk Assessment Team) conveying the Panel’s decision, together with reasons and any associated conditions, in writing and normally within three working days of the date of the decision.
3.3.23 If the decision involves the suspension or extensive exclusion of the Supported Student then the relevant Dean of School will work with the Department of Student Services to devise and implement a plan to support the student’s study where that is possible and appropriate.
3.3.24 In the event that the Panel decides the Student should be expelled or fully excluded a full report should be submitted to the Provost by the Student Conduct Team, with the recommendation that any student concerned be expelled or fully excluded under the general disciplinary powers of the Provost. Should the Provost be conflicted through involvement in the matter concerned or be unavailable the report should be submitted to one of the Pro-Vice Chancellors by the Student Conduct Team, with the recommendation that any student concerned be expelled or fully excluded under the general disciplinary powers of the Pro- Vice Chancellors. The response to this report initiates the Students’ Appeal Process.
3.4 Appeal against a sanction (expulsions and non-expulsion)
3.4.1 The Responding Student and the Reporting Student (subject to having received the outcome documents) can appeal the decision within ten working days of either the date of their outcome letter detailing the Disciplinary Panels decision or the date of the endorsement letter confirming endorsement of expulsion or full exclusion by the Provost or a Pro-Vice Chancellor.
3.4.2 The Responding Student or the Reporting Student (if applicable) can appeal by contacting the Complaints and Appeals Team complaints@uel.ac.uk and detailing the reasons for their appeal. An appeal against any penalty can only be made because of one or more of the following grounds:
- the University has failed to follow the procedure set out in this Procedure
- the decision was unreasonable and/or a disproportionate outcome has been imposed
- the student has material new information/evidence which was not reasonably available before.
3.4.3 Pending the outcome of any appeal the decision and sanction of the Disciplinary Panel will remain in force.
3.4.4 The Complaints and Appeals Team will consider the appeal submission and determine whether there are valid grounds to proceed.
3.4.5 The Responding Student or the Reporting Student (if applicable) will be notified by the Complaints and Appeals Team within 7 working days of their appeal being received whether there are valid grounds to proceed, or not.
3.4.6 In cases not involving expulsion, where valid grounds have been determined for an appeal, a nominated Head of School/Director of Professional Service not previously involved in the case will determine the appeal solely by review of the documentary evidence available and will either:
- Dismiss the appeal (in whole or part), and/or
- Uphold the appeal (in whole or part) and:
- Refer the matter back to an earlier Stage of this Procedure for reconsideration, e.g. if procedure had not been followed
- Refer the matter back to an earlier Stage of this Procedure for fresh consideration, for example if material new information or evidence was made available, or
- Impose an alternative sanction.
3.4.7 In cases involving an expulsion, where valid grounds have been determined, the University Secretary will invite the Responding Student or the Reporting Student (if applicable) to submit additional evidence for further consideration and may also invite the student to attend a meeting, if this is deemed appropriate based on the evidence presented.
3.4.8 The Vice-Chancellor, or their nominated senior alternate, will determine the appeal, and will make one of the following decisions:
- Dismiss the appeal (in whole or part) and/or
- Uphold the appeal (in whole or part) and:
- Refer the matter back to an earlier Stage or section of this Procedure for reconsideration, e.g. if procedure had not been followed.
- Refer the matter back to an earlier Stage or section of this Procedure for fresh consideration, e.g. if material new information or evidence was made available, or
- Impose an alternative sanction.
3.4.9 The Responding or the Reporting Student will be notified of the appeal outcome by the Complaints and Appeals Team within ten working days of the date of the letter informing them that the appeal was being considered, if applicable.
3.4.10 Any decision made regarding an appeal outcome will be final and will conclude the University procedures.
3.5 Completion of the University Student Disciplinary Procedure
3.5.1 If either the Responding Student or the Reporting Student appeals, a Completion of Procedures letter will be issued to the student by the Complaints and Appeals Team within 28 days of the conclusion of the appeal. This conclusion will be one of the following:
- The Student’s appeal will not proceed.
- The Student’s appeal has not been upheld.
- The Student’s appeal has been wholly upheld, and no further action is required
3.5.2 If the Responding Student or the Reporting Student (if applicable) does not appeal by the end of the appeal window, the disciplinary procedure will be considered complete. The student may request a ‘Completion of Procedures letter from the Student Conduct Team. If either the Responding Student or Reporting Student are dissatisfied with the way the University have handled the disciplinary process they can raise a complaint through the Student Complaints Procedure.
3.5.3 The University recommends that any student wishing to raise a complaint receives support from the Student Union Advice Team.
3.5.4 If a student is not satisfied with the way the University have handled their complaint, they can raise a complaint to the Office of the Independent Adjudicator (OIA). Complaints must normally be received by the OIA within 12 months of the date of the Completion of Procedures Letter; otherwise the OIA may consider the complaint to be out of time
Links to other Policies & Procedures
ShowInternal Policies
4.1.1 This Policy/Regulation relates to the following institutional regulations, policies or procedures:
- Student Code of Conduct
- Non-Academic Misconduct Policy
- Complaints Procedure
- Appeals Procedure
- Appeals Flowchart
- Appeals Form
- Equality and Diversity Policy
- University Safeguarding Policy and Procedure
For procedural guidance, refer to the Appendices.
Links to Support Organisations and Networks
Show5.1 Community Support Available and Reporting
Sexual Assault Referral Centres
5.2 National Support Available and Reporting
- The Havens
- Victim Support
- The Survivors Trust
- Survivors UK (for male victim survivors of sexual assault)
- Galop (LGBT+ anti violence charity)
- Respect
- Women and Girls’ Network
- Women Against Rape
- The Survivors Trust
- One in Four
- Revenge Porn Helpline
- Respond
- Woman’s Trust
- National Stalking Helpline
Helplines
The 24-hour freephone National Domestic Abuse Helpline, run by Refuge, on 0808 2000 247
The Rape Crisis national freephone helpline on 0808 802 9999 (12 - 2.30pm and 7 - 9.30pm every day of the year).
Are you in immediate danger? If you are in immediate danger or seriously injured, you can call 999 or 101 to connect directly with the police.
Definitions
Show6.1 A list of terminology used within this document and the definitions
6.1.1 Disclosure: Involves an individual choosing to tell anyone who is part of the University community about their experience of Sexual Violence and Misconduct. A disclosure to a staff member is not a report under this policy.
6.1.2 Report: A written sharing of information with a staff member of the University regarding an incident of sexual violence or sexual misconduct experienced by that individual for the purposes of initiating the investigation process by the University.
6.1.3 Consent: is the agreement by choice where the individual has both the freedom and capacity to make that choice. Consent cannot be assumed based on a previous sexual experience or previously given consent, or from the absence of complaint, and each new sexual act requires a re-confirmation of consent as the foundation of a healthy and respectful sexual relationship. Consent may be withdrawn at any time before or during a sexual act.
6.1.4 Freedom to consent: For consent to be present, the individuals have to freely engage in a sexual act. Consent cannot be inferred from a lack of verbal or physical resistance. Consent is not present when submission by an unwilling participant results from coercion, force, threat, intimidation or the exploitation of power.
6.1.5 Coercion or Force includes any physical or emotional harm or threat of physical or emotional harm which would reasonably place an individual in fear of immediate or future harm, with the result that the individual is compelled to engage in a sexual act.
6.1.6 Capacity to consent: Free consent cannot be given if the individual does not have the capacity to give consent. An individual is incapacitated when asleep, unconscious, semiconscious, or in a state of intermittent consciousness, or any other state of unawareness that a sexual act may be occurring, this includes being drunk or under the influence of drugs.
6.1.7 Expulsion - refers to a Responding Students’ complete removal from the University. Any access to the University systems would be halted and the student can no longer complete their degree within the University.
6.1.8 Suspension – refers to a halt on the Responding Students’ record, disabling them to continue with their academic studies for a specified amount of time.
6.1.9 Exclusion – refers to a ban set against the Responding Student, excluding them from specific University activities, spaces within campuses or campuses in whole.
Appendices
ShowAppendix A Precautionary Measures Risk Assessment
Appendix B Sexual Violence and Misconduct Hearing Agenda
Appendix C FAQs for the Reporting Party and FAQs for the Responding Student
Policy Owner: ACPO Health Gain & Student Experience and Director of Student Services
Department: Student Conduct Team
Version | V1.0 |
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effective from | 01/09/2022 |
amendments |
Clarification of the following:
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equality analysis | 07/07/2022 |
stakeholders consulted | DDT, EEC, AB, Complaint and Appeals, the Students' Union, Legal Counsel, DPO, EDI |
approval date | 26/08/2022 Via Chairs' Action |
author | Sam Liivar and Nicole Redman |
date for review | 01/03/2023 |
This policy is reviewed by Education and Experience Committee and approved by Academic Board