Allegations against you

• If an allegation is made about you and assessment of that allegation finds no evidence to support the allegation, you will not be advised of the matter.
• In a case where evidence is found and a formal investigation is required the investigator will contact you by phone as soon as possible. You will be informed of the allegation, in summary, and will be asked to attend an interview with the investigator.
• The interview will be recorded and you will receive a copy of the recording. You may bring an observer to the meeting.
• The investigator operates on the understanding that as an employee of the University you will co-operate with the process. However, you do have the right to refuse such a meeting.
• Throughout the investigation process the University will make every effort to ensure confidentiality. However, a formal investigation requires your supervisors to be informed of the matter.
• The University will also make every effort to ensure that the investigation is conducted impartially, fairly, expediently and discreetly.
• Counselling services are available to the person who is the subject of the investigation.
• Please refer to the Reporting Wrongdoing Policy 2012 for further information.