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Um....why are people always surprised that perpetrators...lie?
"Did you do this awful thing?"
"Why no! That's preposterous!"
"Oh, kay, just wanted to check, carry on!
Adelaide v-c ousted after groping colleagues ‘lied repeatedly’ https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/adelaide-v-c-ousted-after-groping-colleagues-lied-repeatedly via @timeshighered
"Did you do this awful thing?"
"Why no! That's preposterous!"
"Oh, kay, just wanted to check, carry on!
Adelaide v-c ousted after groping colleagues ‘lied repeatedly’ https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/adelaide-v-c-ousted-after-groping-colleagues-lied-repeatedly via @timeshighered
This reminds us of the Sussex case, where "when assessing the danger the attacker posed, the university only interviewed him" https://www.theguardian.com/education/2017/jan/17/sussex-university-failed-duty-of-care-assault-victim-inquiry
According to the ABC article, Melbourne investigated and upheld allegations of sexual misconduct but "the institution did not pass them onto the University of Adelaide". https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-08-27/sexual-complaint-against-professor-investigated-by-university/12601766
Completely normal and completely unacceptable. Institutions should disclose findings not only upon being asked, but proactively in references. "Pass the perp" is a strong incentive for universities to hide findings, but they have to feel the very real human cost of that decision.
More women harassed, victimised and forced away from their career paths. And these days, it is increasingly coming back to bite universities.
The recommendation report is a good read, if you have the time. https://icac.sa.gov.au/system/files/ICAC_Statement_About_an_Investigation-University_of_Adelaide.pdf
The recommendation report is a good read, if you have the time. https://icac.sa.gov.au/system/files/ICAC_Statement_About_an_Investigation-University_of_Adelaide.pdf
It includes the recommendation that:
'The University review its three-tiered system of policies, procedures and guidelines on inappropriate sexual contact and sexual harassment with a view to introducing a policy or policies that are understandable'
Understandable!
'The University review its three-tiered system of policies, procedures and guidelines on inappropriate sexual contact and sexual harassment with a view to introducing a policy or policies that are understandable'
Understandable!
In the UK we find a similar situation. Policies are so outdated and convoluted that no-one has a real hope of navigating them successfully and fairly. They open up a thousand loopholes that can be used by perps to overturn findings in an appeal.
Policies must be simple enough to follow and most importantly place the complainants and accused on an equal footing. The right to counsel, the right to submit evidence and the right to an appeal must be shared by both parties. Also, the right to know the outcome.
The report speaks about "mandating that complainants be formally advised, in writing, of the outcome of an
investigation or process". There has been a slow uptake of this idea from what we can tell, but it is improving. If you are a complainant, and they are denying you this...
investigation or process". There has been a slow uptake of this idea from what we can tell, but it is improving. If you are a complainant, and they are denying you this...
...you can find out a fair bit of information about a disciplinary process that you were involved in by submitting a subject access request (similar to an FOI). See here:
https://1752group.com/sector-guidance/
https://1752group.files.wordpress.com/2020/03/the-1752-group-and-mcallister_briefing-note-2_submitting-a-subject-access-request.pdf
https://1752group.com/sector-guidance/
https://1752group.files.wordpress.com/2020/03/the-1752-group-and-mcallister_briefing-note-2_submitting-a-subject-access-request.pdf
