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Intersol are pleased to announce the launch of a unique new safe cultures, safeguarding, and child protection service for UK and global clients. The team, led by Pinsent Masons lawyers, is supported by a number of highly skilled professionals and organisations both within, and connected to, the safeguarding sector, and offers a holistic and human approach to safe cultures, safeguarding and child protection... More: https://lnkd.in/e2Jt8uw5 Ian Hynes Mick Confrey John Crook Philip Adlem Julian Diaz-Rainey Safeguarding FundamentalsSafeguarding Associates for ExcellenceSafeguarding SolutionsSport EnglandSport ResolutionsUK SportSports ManagementBritish CyclingThe Premier LeaguePinsent MasonsSarah CavendishNSPCC #investigation #investigations #workplaceinvestigations #intersolglobal #studentdiscipline #studentmisconduct #university #safeguarding #safeguardinginsport #pinsentmasons #investigationmatters #safercultures

A fascinating and thought provoking blog by Peter Csemiczky from Hickman & Rose. What do YOU think of the rights of those reported of serious sexual misconduct? Is the Office for Students the "right organisation to help universities by setting out a basic framework for how they should conduct sexual misconduct and harassment disciplinary investigations and proceedings. Ideally, this would be a step-by-step guide on how to run fair proceedings into alleged sexual misconduct."? In these cases what is being investigated? Rape or Sexual Misconduct? Do you know what the difference is and the impact on investigation? Is there a difference even? Do YOU think you are capable of objectively investigating such incidents? Are YOU trained, qualified, and experienced to investigate? Should lawyers have a right of audience in such civil investigations? Do the rules of CPIA apply to such investigations? ....... Just a few thoughts prompted by this insightful article. Our founding partner Ian Hynes co-authored the OU publication "Witness Testimony in Sexual Cases" and wider the team has written strategy and good practice doctrine on the subject on numerous occasions. Feel free to call them for free advice and planning on 01925 982680 or email us at [email protected] #Rape #SexualMisconduct #highereducation #Harrassment Mick Confrey Philip Adlem John Crook Paul Briers Nick Hawkins Pinsent Masons Higher Education Policy Institute Independent Higher Education Office of the Independent Adjudicator for Higher Education Office for Students Universities UK Universities UK International Universities Scotland Vivienne Stern Conservatoires UK

Stop and think! It’s shameful that ANY hospice should rely on charity and donations for their existence, let alone one for children. ALL should be financed centrally.

"I just wanted to say thanks again for the last two days. Everyone found the training really useful, interesting and we have all taken away a number of learnings/techniques which we can use going forward". (senior litigation partner global law firm). Intersol Global Head of Learning, John Crook, went back 'on the tools' this week to deliver investigative interview training to lawyers. At Intersol Global we don't just 'talk the talk, we 'walk the talk' and actually QUALIFY you. Does your training provider? Want to invest in your team's communication skills? Call the team at Intersol Global on 01925 982 680 or email us at [email protected] Ian Hynes Mick Confrey John Crook Philip Adlem Paul Briers Solicitors Regulation Authority The Solicitors Group The Bar Council of England and Wales

You are that supervisor and a student reports they were raped at a party last night. What are you going to do? What are your options? What questions are you going to ask? What are your immediate high priority actions? How will what you do impact later? Intersol Global work WITH Higher Education to answer ALL these questions and be your safe pair of hands in such cases. Contact us to find out more. Ian Hynes Mick Confrey John Crook Philip Adlem Nick Hawkins Independent Higher Education Office of the Independent Adjudicator for Higher Education Universities UK Conservatoires UK AMOSSHE, The Student Services Organisation Sarah Cavendish Paul Briers

"If universities were being expected to investigate murder, everyone would accept that was completely ridiculous..." https://lnkd.in/etnGghNq Ian Hynes Mick Confrey John Crook Philip Adlem Nick Hawkins Higher Education Partnership Network (HEPN) Higher Education Conservatoires UK AMOSSHE, The Student Services Organisation Sarah Cavendish #studentdiscipline #studentmisconduct #university #studentexperience #investigation #investigations #workplaceinvestigations #intersolglobal

The OfS define sexual misconduct as “any unwanted or attempted unwanted conduct of a sexual nature. This includes, but is not limited to sexual harassment, sexual assault, and rape”. This presents quite a unique challenge, investigating misconduct that might breach policy and codes to the civil standard, balance of probabilities, that in any other context might be investigated as serious criminal offences to the higher standard, beyond reasonable doubt. This is a proposal for Higher Education to deliver on the requirement to prevent and address harassment and sexual misconduct by outsourcing investigation services to the team at Intersol. Read on to see how Intersol can support and help you address the challenges of investigating serious misconduct that might otherwise amount to criminality: https://lnkd.in/dccpwuQj Ian Hynes Mick Confrey John Crook Philip Adlem Nick Hawkins Independent Higher Education Office of the Independent Adjudicator for Higher Education Conservatoires UK AMOSSHE, The Student Services Organisation Sarah Cavendish #studentdiscipline #studentmisconduct #university #studentexperience #investigation #investigations #workplaceinvestigations #intersolglobal

NEVER has it been more important to outsource specialist workplace investigation to qualified experts who can deliver reliable outcomes. "It's even more important for employers to be proactive and systematic in how they prevent and tackle sexual harassment at work; this is not a 'tick-box' exercise,” Ben Willmott, head of public policy at CIPD, stressed.  Employers will now need to demonstrate tangible steps taken to prevent harassment, especially since tribunals now hold the power to increase compensation by up to 25 per cent if they find an employer has breached this duty. Willmott advised businesses to focus on creating a “culture of dignity, respect, and inclusion”, which includes “values-based leadership, effective training for line managers, and robust reporting procedures”.  And once reported who is going to investigate? How are they going to investigate? What qualifies them to investigate? Intersol Global can support you to deliver on these legal expectations and fulfil your duty. Rely on your employment lawyer for the legal advice and Intersol Global to provide them with the evidence to inform that advice. Ian Hynes Mick Confrey John Crook Philip Adlem Paul Briers CIPD CIPD Qualifications ben willmott, People Matters HR

Never tire of this lesson for investigators, and never has it been so relevant! Confirmation bias - the investigators nemesis. IF YOU THINK something is true, work as hard as you can to prove that it isn't! The science of investigation.

Do phrases such as "accused", "complainant" have a place in a civil workplace investigation? How important is balancing organisational and individual reputation with a non-judgemental and open-minded investigation? Is an "experienced HR professional" the same as an "external investigator"? Can you guarantee anonymity of the complainant (reporting party)? How (and where) will you document decisions and the rationale behind them so that you can explain to the tribunal in 3 years time? Should "complainants" be automatically believed? Is a false complaint the same as vexatious? Why aren't investigators qualified to (at least) OFQUAL Level 3 investigation AND investigative interviewing (meetings)? "Investigation of such delicate issues is no place for the enthusiastic amateur" (UK KC). At Intersol Global we help and support with ALL stages of the process, from policy to outcome. We can QUALIFY your staff to investigate better or do it with/for you. Whichever, investigation advice is FREE so let us help you prepare the ground for compliance. Contact us at [email protected] or call a member of the management team on 01925982680. CIPD CIPD Qualifications People Matters HR Peninsula UK