Disclosure and reporting are separate actions that the reporting party may choose to take.
Following a disclosure the reporting party will be given the options they have to report, along with information on support available both within and outside the University.
The University recognises that the reporting party may require time to reflect before making a decision whether to report.
The University further recognises that some reporting students may decide not to report and may choose just to receive advice and or information on the support.
The types of incidents a student may wish to disclose /report on may include incidents where the alleged perpetrator is:
- a fellow student at Manchester Met
- a member of the University staff
- someone external to the University
Reporting students may choose to disclose to any person within the University community but are advised to report via the Report and Support website.
The reporting student will be offered support by one of the University’s sexual violence liaison officers.
In cases of emergency, where a sexual assault has just taken place and the alleged perpetrator still poses an immediate risk of harm, the reporting student should ring University Security on 0161 247 2222, if on campus, and report the incident and ask them to call the police. If off campus, call 999.
If the reporting student makes an allegation of sexual violence or misconduct against another student (alleged perpetrator) this behaviour may be regarded as misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct. Any reporting student who wishes to make a complaint about the conduct of another student must use the Student Complaints Procedure.
If the alleged perpetrator is a member of staff or a contractor, action can be taken by the University’s Human Resources department as appropriate.