Staff-student sexual misconduct guidance ‘a missed opportunity’

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Staff-student relationships should be strongly discouraged

Universities have a duty to protect students from the power imbalance inherent in a personal relationship with a staff member, says Cara Aitchison

By Cara Aitchison

2 March

Non-disclosure agreements a no-no in harassment cases – minister

Six universities sign up to new pledge committing not to use ‘gagging orders’ in dealing with claims of sexual misconduct, bullying and other harassment

By John Morgan

18 January

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UUK: avoid non-disclosure agreements in sexual misconduct cases

Forthcoming guidance will stop short of banning staff-student relationships, conference hears

By Anna McKie

10 March

Lecturer-student sex banned at six English and Welsh universities

Authors of new book on sexual harassment in higher education call for blanket ban on intimate relationships between teaching staff and students

By Anna McKie

17 September

Staff-student sexual misconduct guidance ‘a missed opportunity’

Group that had input into document says it seeks to ‘shore up’ institutions’ reputations rather than make a difference for students

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Group that had input into document says it seeks to ‘shore up’ institutions’ reputations rather than make a difference for students

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Non-disclosure agreements a no-no in harassment cases – minister

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Lecturer-student sex banned at six English and Welsh universities

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