Taxonomy: Conduct

What happens if a media representative breaches the rules?

What happens if a media representative breaches the rules?

Accreditation may be revoked for harassment, intimidation, privacy or intellectual-property violations, misrepresentation, breach of filming rules, ignoring instructions or failure to respect an embargo. Serious cases may result in removal from events, future bans, correction or removal requests, or legal action.

How do I report harassment, discrimination or a safeguarding concern?

How do I report harassment, discrimination or a safeguarding concern?

Report the concern promptly to Festival management or a member of Festival or venue staff. Concerns involving abuse, harassment, discrimination, threats, vulnerable people or immediate safety risks are treated as a priority and may lead to protective action or referral to the appropriate authorities. Reports are assessed fairly and handled confidentially where reasonably possible. The […]

What standards of behaviour apply at the Festival?

What standards of behaviour apply at the Festival?

Everyone participating in Festival activity is expected to act respectfully and professionally, treat others with dignity, follow Festival policies and venue rules, and comply with reasonable instructions from staff or security. The Festival has zero tolerance for harassment, bullying, discrimination, hate speech, threatening or abusive behaviour, sexual misconduct, intimidation, retaliation and deliberate disruption. Depending on […]