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The Right to be Accompanied 68
Procedure at Disciplinary Hearings 69

Disciplinary Penalties 69
Alternatives to Dismissal 70
The Effect of a Warning 70
Appeals Against Disciplinary Action 70
Rules Governing Unsatisfactory Conduct and Misconduct 71
Rules Covering Gross Misconduct 72
Grievance Procedure 73
Policy Statement 73
Using this Procedure 73
Raising Grievances Informally 74
Formal Written Grievances 74
Investigations 74
Right to be Accompanied 75
Grievance Meetings 75
Appeals 76

5. Personal Harassment and Bullying Policy and Procedure 76
Introduction 76
Policy 77
What is Harassment? 77
What is Bullying? 78
Complaining about Personal Harassment and Bullying 78
Informal Complaint 78
Formal Complaint 79
General Notes 80
Protection and Support for those Involved 81
Confidentiality and Data Protection 81

6. Equal Opportunities Policy 81
Policy Statement 81

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