Code of Conduct
The British Association of Film, Television and Screen Studies (BAFTSS) is committed to supporting its members regardless of age, race, nationality, socioeconomic status, gender identity, sex, sexuality, ability, body, non/faith, ethnic origin or other intersectional identity category. We aim to build a culture in which fairness and inclusion are a fundamental part of everything that we do, and in which diversity is valued and celebrated. This code of conduct sets out our approach to ensuring that our shared community is free from prejudice, discrimination, harassment, and bullying. We aim to promote a strong collegial community through mutual respect, openness, engaged listening and co-operation.
In support of these values, BAFTSS takes a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of behaviour that violate the dignity of others. Zero-tolerance means that the Association will never tolerate, condone or ignore bullying, harassment or hate crime of any kind. We recognize that these behaviours can take many forms. BAFTSS does not tolerate subtle or overt abuses of power, online or in person, including those that are gendered, racialized, homophobic and/or manipulative of the precarious work conditions of fixed term contract staff, independent, or affiliated researchers or lecturers.
All members of our Association have a responsibility to encourage a culture of dignity and respect; to treat others fairly, with courtesy and consideration; and to challenge inappropriate behaviour when it is appropriate and safe to do so.
We will take prompt action whenever inappropriate behaviours have been identified to stop them. We will treat any allegation of harassment, hate crime, bullying or victimisation seriously, regardless of the seniority of those involved. BAFTSS aims to ensure that it deals with grievances according to principles that are rigorous, fair, structured, sensitive, transparent, neutral and timely.
There is a formal complaints mechanism in the BAFTSS Constitution. Please read BAFTSS constitution point 4.6.
In support of these values, BAFTSS takes a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of behaviour that violate the dignity of others. Zero-tolerance means that the Association will never tolerate, condone or ignore bullying, harassment or hate crime of any kind. We recognize that these behaviours can take many forms. BAFTSS does not tolerate subtle or overt abuses of power, online or in person, including those that are gendered, racialized, homophobic and/or manipulative of the precarious work conditions of fixed term contract staff, independent, or affiliated researchers or lecturers.
All members of our Association have a responsibility to encourage a culture of dignity and respect; to treat others fairly, with courtesy and consideration; and to challenge inappropriate behaviour when it is appropriate and safe to do so.
We will take prompt action whenever inappropriate behaviours have been identified to stop them. We will treat any allegation of harassment, hate crime, bullying or victimisation seriously, regardless of the seniority of those involved. BAFTSS aims to ensure that it deals with grievances according to principles that are rigorous, fair, structured, sensitive, transparent, neutral and timely.
There is a formal complaints mechanism in the BAFTSS Constitution. Please read BAFTSS constitution point 4.6.