Being accused of sexual misconduct, harassment, bullying or hate crime can be a traumatic experience for anyone.
The University will not make assumptions on the relative merits of a report. No party will be considered 'at fault' until a report has been reviewed/and or investigated. All those involved will be treated fairly and offered advice and support.
It might be useful to read some of the following behaviours that describe:
Don't panic or take action you might later regret
Regardless of whether you think you have acted rightly or wrongly, it is always best to take advice first and act second.
Students
UELSU Advice may provide advice and support in relation to student conduct procedures. They can be contacted directly at studentadvice@uel.ac.uk
You can also access wellbeing support from the University’s Wellbeing Team who can be contacted directly by email (wellbeing@uel.ac.uk) or via Myportal.
Students also may find it helpful to review the Disciplinary Process Flowchart guidance to better understand the procedural elements. This can be found linked here.
Staff
Speak to your HR Business partner as they will be able to provide support and advice in relation to UEL’s policies and procedures.