General principles

The procedure below applies where the individual who is the subject of a report – referred to as the reported student - is a registered student at the University.  

At any stage in the procedure, appropriate interventions such as fact-finding or non-adversarial discussions, with the aim of facilitating resolution of the issue, may be undertaken; these informal approaches are encouraged where appropriate.

There is an expectation that every effort will be made by the parties involved to resolve reports of harassment, bullying and hate incidents through informal procedures,  where this is appropriate. However, in some circumstances where there are disclosure which are of particular concern, the University may choose to take formal action.

All parties may seek support.

If a report falls within more than one University procedure (whether apparent at the outset or becoming apparent during the investigation) the University will decide how best it can be dealt with, fairly and proportionately.  It may be appropriate for there to be either parallel or sequential investigations to avoid duplication or potentially conflicting decisions. Those involved will be informed of the reasons for the movement between procedures.

It may be appropriate for there to be either parallel or sequential investigations to avoid duplication or potentially conflicting decisions. Those involved will be informed of the reasons for the movement between procedures.