The Advisory Panel is a Standing Committee of Council consisting of members and employees of the University with special expertise or interest in relevant aspects of staff and student welfare. Those protected by this code may appropriately seek advice in relation to harassment even if the conduct in question is not sufficiently serious to warrant the institution of disciplinary proceedings. Enquiries about harassment will be responded to promptly. College advisers will be guided by college rules. It is emphasised that the role of advisers is advisory and not disciplinary.
All disciplinary matters lie in the hands of the relevant disciplinary bodies.
If a complaint is not resolved on an informal basis the complainant may refer the matter to the relevant authority which will determine whether there is a prima facie case under the relevant disciplinary provision and, if appropriate, set in motion disciplinary procedures. XVI of the University' s Statutes. Colleges may have their own forms of disciplinary provision. It may be that a complaint either against a member of staff or against a Junior Member could potentially be heard by more than one disciplinary body. When the person complained against is a Junior Member, the complainant will be expected to choose whether to pursue disciplinary procedures through his or her college or through the Proctors.