Statement

To produce an inclusive, safe and positive environment and space which is free of any hate, harassment and discrimination and where everyone is treated equally. We have created this code of conduct and ask anyone attending or engaging with UK Beatbox Championships to please read, acknowledge and recognise the information below.

• To create a safe environment free of physical, verbal or written sexual harassment, discrimination, violence and bullying. We do not tolerate harassing another individual/s with any unwanted behaviour, physically or verbally sexually harassing any individual/s, intimidating behaviour towards an individual/s. This can include but is not limited to: slurs or negative speech, threatening behaviour towards a group or individual, offensive posts or DMs on social media, jokes or trolling online, touching an individual’s body without consent or staring in a sexual manner, negative remarks regarding one’s gender, sharing and distribution of sexually suggestive content in posts and/or DMs, commenting on an individual’s body or sexuality.

• To be actively inclusive and to not tolerate racism, ableism, transphobia, homophobia or ageism in any form and actively challenge discriminatory behaviours and opinions.

• To respect boundaries and be mindful that each person is different and will have different personal and cultural boundaries. Pay attention to both verbal and non-verbal cues, and be respectful towards others’ wishes.

• Think about what influences your words, opinions, feelings, who they might exclude or harm and be aware of and challenge our prejudices and privileges.

• Respect how people choose to identify. Do not assume anyone’s gender identity, sexual preference, background, etc. And do not share this information with others without permission.

• Listen if someone challenges us about our behaviour. It’s always hard to hear that your behaviour is making someone uncomfortable. Do not become defensive – listen, reflect and learn.

• Take care of ourselves. Take care of your health and safety and do not act in any way that endangers yourself or those around you.
• Report damaging behaviours. If you are being harassed, witness harassment of someone else or have concerns about another person’s conduct, please contact the Venue Manager or another senior member of staff. You can speak to a member of staff or management directly on-site and/or report any inappropriate behaviour or harassment via the contact details below. Staff and contractors can also make reports through our company grievance procedure.

What we do

• We will follow and stand by our Code of Conduct in everything we do.
• We will communicate this policy to all staff, crew, performers, artists, participants, judges and other freelancers who work with us. It will also be available publicly.
• We will take action when someone reports a breach of the code of conduct or reports being uncomfortable in any of our spaces (including online). We will work with the complainant to determine an appropriate response. This might involve:
  • Warning the offender
  • Removing the offender from the event/activity
  • Terminating employment and any contracts
  • Banning the offender from future attendance
  • Contacting the police
  • Putting the complainant in touch with local support services
  • Arranging safe transport home for the complainant
• We will continue listening, learning and reflecting, individually and with others in our community/industry. This policy will be regularly reviewed and updated. If you have any comments or suggestions related to this policy please contact us using the details below.

Contact Us

Email: admin@ukbeatboxchampionships.com

*This code does not supersede an individual’s right to pursue a police report and/or investigation or seek legal counsel. To the extent that there is any inconsistency between the law and this policy, the law shall prevail.