College Guide 12-13

5.5.3: Physical Harassment
The unlawful use of or threat of physical violence against an officer, employee
or member of the University or any other person lawfully on University
premises. Assaults on officers and employees of the University engaged in
the proper discharge of their duties in or for the University are regarded as
particularly serious breaches of this rule which, if not referred to the police,
will attract appropriately severe penalties.
5.5.4: Sexual harassment
The sexual harassment or intimidation of another member of the University,
whether or not amounting to physical harassment, and including the use of
position or authority to obtain sexual favours and improper interference with
the privacy of other individuals.
5.5.5: Racial Harassment
The racial harassment or intimidation of another member of the University,
whether or not amounting to physical harassment, and that may be
considered to be an infringement of the University Policy and Procedure on
Racial and Sexual Harassment.
5.5.6: Disability Harassment
The harassment or intimidation of another member of the University because
of their disability, whether or not amounting to physical harassment, and that
may be considered to be an infringement of the University Policy and
Procedure on Harassment.
5.5.7: Freedom of Speech
Any action which prevents or impedes the freedom of speech or
communication within the law and within these Rules, of another member of
the University, or of any other person when on the University premises. In
other words harassment and/or incitement to harassment or violence is not
acceptable but this should not impede people from being able to express an
opinion.
5.5.8: Respect of others’ confidentiality
Any disclosure by a student of the University relating to the business of or
personal information about any student or staff member or employee of the
University, without the prior approval of that individual.
5.6: Health and Safety
Any action on or off University premises or when undertaking University
business, which endangers the health or safety of another person. Any
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