LONSDALE COLLEGE

3.4 In those parts of the College designated as ‘Quiet Areas’ noise must always be kept to a
minimum.
3.5 Sports, ball games or any other activity likely to cause damage, annoyance or disturbance
are not permitted within the College or its precincts.
3.6 Anti social behaviour may lead to disciplinary action up to and including exclusion from
residences. Action will be taken at the discretion of the Dean.
4 Damage
4.1 Members of the university are liable for the full cost of damage caused by them to any
college property.
4.2 Any person who intentionally or recklessly damages college property is guilty of an offence
and in addition to the liability for the full cost of the damage will be subject to a fine or other
disciplinary action.
5 Disciplinary procedure
5.1 Breaches of college rules will normally be dealt with under summary disposal by the College
Dean or some proper person designated by him as a deputy (usually an Assistant Dean) who will
consider both the guilt of the person concerned and also the penalty to be imposed. The Dean or
deputy has the power to impose fines up to the maximum allowable under the university regulations
and to add the cost of repairs or replacement in the case of damage through vandalism. The Dean
or deputy may also exclude offenders from entering particular parts of the College or from using
particular college facilities.
5.2 Members of the College who fail to attend a hearing arranged by the Dean or his designate
will be subject to an immediate penalty of £50. Hearings will only be re-scheduled on the
production of written evidence of a previous commitment that cannot be avoided.
5.3 If the parties cannot agree on summary disposal the College Tribunal will sit. The Tribunal
consists of the College Dean (who will chair it), a senior member of the College (nominated by
Syndicate) as chair and a junior member of the College nominated by the College JCR committee. If
the Dean is for some reason unable to sit, then the Principal will designate some suitable senior
member of the university to sit in his place. If a conflict of interests is involved then deputies
nominated by the Syndicate or JCR may be used as replacements. The Tribunal hears the evidence
brought before it and reaches a decision and a verdict by a simple majority vote. The Tribunal may
impose fines up to the maximum allowable under the university regulations and to add the cost of
repairs or replacement in the case of damage through vandalism. The Tribunal may also exclude
offenders from residence within the College and/or from entering particular parts of the College or
from using particular college facilities. Exclusions may be permanent or for a fixed period. The
Tribunal may invite college advisors to attend its meeting in a consultative capacity.
5.4 An Assistant Dean will first present evidence to the Tribunal and the defendant(s) will reply.
The Assistant Dean and the defendant may call witnesses and examine, cross-examine and reexamine
witnesses. The Tribunal may also question those presenting evidence and may agree to
accept written evidence.
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