Policies, guidance and legislation
- Policies
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Staff Only
Disciplinary Procedure Grievance Procedure Personal Relationships Policy - Staff Staff Code of Conduct Student Only
Complaints handling procedure Code of Practice on Student Discipline (Non-Academic) Support for Study Policy Staff and Students
- Guidance
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Staff
Students
Student Formal approach to dealing with unacceptable behaviour Student Informal approach to dealing with unacceptable behaviour What to do if you are accused of bullying, harassment or discrimination Staff and students
- Legislation
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Bullying, Harassment and Discrimination are covered by a number of pieces of legislation. For the purposes of this policy the most relevant issues are covered by the following Acts:
- The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 - under Section 2 staff are entitled to a working environment which is safe and has arrangements in place for their welfare at work.
- The Protection from Harassment Act 1997 - under Sections 8 - 10 it is unlawful to pursue a course of conduct which you know, or ought to know, would be classed as harassment. This includes causing someone alarm or distress, and covers speech as well as actions
- The Equality Act 2010 - this Act specifically give protection against direct and indirect discrimination, harassment and victimisation related to identified protected characteristics, which are detailed in the Bullying and Harassment section of the Toolkit.