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<\/p>\nBullying, harassment and racism have no place on our premises, in our communications, or in any other environment in which we operate. Along with our partners in publishing, broadcasting and other creative industries, we are committed to eradicating such behaviour.\n

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Bullying<\/strong> is defined by ACAS as \u2018as unwanted behaviour from a person or group that is either offensive, intimidating, malicious or insulting or an abuse or misuse of power that undermines, humiliates, or causes physical or emotional harm to someone.\u2019<\/p>\n

Harassment<\/strong> is defined by the Equality Act as \u2018unwanted
conduct … which has the purpose or effect of violating an individual\u2019s
dignity or creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or
offensive environment for that individual\u2019.<\/p>\n

The Equality Act 2010<\/strong> is the UK\u2019s discrimination law which protects individuals from unfair treatment and promotes a fair and more equal society. The protected characteristics covered by the legislation are age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation<\/p>\n

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Our Dignity and Respect Policy governs our professional relationships and practice. Our Protocol for Events and Meetings explains how we implement this policy in practice.
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Whether at SoA events, in\u00a0interactions with us online or in person, or on any SoA business, we will consider and investigate all complaints (and take whatever action is necessary and appropriate) to prevent a recurrence of any unprofessional behaviour.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sanctions may range from warning the party involved that the particular behaviour is inappropriate and must cease, through to immediate removal from the premises or event, to removing membership, should it appear that any member\u2019s continuance would prejudicially affect the SoA.<\/p>\n

We ask everyone to make a commitment to the principles outlined in these policies. Everyone includes: employees; members; associates; committee members; volunteers; prize and grant judges, assessors and participants; contractors; suppliers; trainees; visitors; and all our partners, professional or otherwise.<\/p>\n

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Our policies and guidance are kept under review to ensure they remain fit for purpose. We welcome any suggestions or feedback for changes we might make to improve our approach. Get in touch
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