Primary amongst these is the responsibility to recognise the rights of others, including the rights of every other student covered by this Charter, the rights of staff and the rights of the University. Where the individual student's rights referred to in this Charter are in tension with the rights of others, then the rights of representation and grievance specified within the Charter provide means of resolving such tensions. Every student has the right to be recognised as an individual member of the University community, with all associated rights of access to University services and facilities. Every student has the right to be treated fairly and ethically, with respect and dignity. Every student has the right to study in a supportive and encouraging environment.
Every student has the right to peaceful assembly in the general open spaces of the campus.
Every student has the right to communicate freely, the right to voice alternative points of view in rational debate, and the overarching protection by the University of their academic freedom. Every student has the right to be free of University censorship of material they publish, whether for distribution on the campus or elsewhere. Every student has the right of access to their records. Every student has the right to have the University's records concerning them dealt with in ways that are secure, with access limited to designated persons, and with content restricted to material defined as relevant by University policy or legislation. Every student has the right of protection against retrospective amendment of any statute, by-law, regulation, policy or administrative guideline.