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Monash University Policy Bank

Civil Disturbance Policy

Purpose

To ensure that the university environment remains safe, orderly and conducive to learning.

Scope

This policy applies to all staff and students of:
- Monash University at the university's Australian campuses and off-campus facilities; and
- Monash College Pty Ltd business units at the university's Australian campuses.

Policy Statement

The university strives to maintain an environment that is safe for all and conducive to learning. It recognises and encourages freedom of expression and the right to peaceful protest; however, these activities are acknowledged as quite distinct from unlawful acts of civil disturbance which may threaten the safety and/or security of any person or property within the precincts of the university. Where a civil disturbance includes unlawful behaviour, and/or acts of misconduct within the meaning of the university’s own disciplinary statute, the university may consider a range of responses including requesting the assistance of relevant external agencies, supporting a criminal prosecution and/or initiating discipline or civil proceedings.

Supporting procedures

Civil Disturbance Procedures

Supporting guidelines

Responsibility for implementation

Divisional Director, Facilities and Services Division

Status

Revised

Key Stakeholders

Divisional Director, Facilities and Services Division
University Security Manager
Monash College Pty Ltd

Approval body

Name: Vice-President (Administration)
Meeting: n/a
Date: 11-January-2011
Agenda item: n/a

Endorsement body

Name: Facilities and Services Managers Committee
Meeting: 3
Date: 20-April-2010
Agenda item: 5.5

Definitions

Breach of the Peace: Includes conduct which, if committed, may amount to an unlawful act or acts including, but not limited to assault, threatening or offensive behavior, riot or obstruction.

Campus Security Office: The main security office at or responsible for a university campus or other location.

Campus Security Supervisor: The person appointed by the university to that role.

Civil Disturbance: Any act which constitutes a ‘breach of the peace’ or which has the express aim of preventing or obstructing the continuation of the university’s normal operation. (Such events may occur internally or externally to the University and may range from verbal arguments to organised protests, demonstrations and rioting).

Crisis Management and Recovery Team: Persons nominated to the role by the university.

Crisis Management and Recovery Team Leader: The person nominated by the university to that role.

Disciplinary Statute: Monash University’s Discipline Statue.

University Security Manager: The person appointed by the university to that role.

Related legislation

Crimes Act 1958
Summary Offences Act (VIC)
University Discipline Statute

Related policies

None

Related documents

Date Effective

11-January-2011

Review Date

11-January-2014

Owner

Divisional Director, Facilities and Services Division

Author

University Security Manager

Content Enquiries

 F-SPolicy@monash.edu

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