CODE OF CONDUCT

At Saracens we operate in line with the RFU core values: Teamwork, Respect, Enjoyment, Discipline and Sportsmanship. 

We are committed to developing a culture that lives and breathes the core values, is free of abuse, discrimination and harm, and where everyone feels safe and able to raise any concerns they have.

We are committed to developing an inclusive culture where it is safe and acceptable for everyone involved in rugby to raise concerns about any unacceptable practice, behaviour, wrong doing or misconduct.

This Code of Conduct and our policies and procedures provide a framework in which all members of SportsEvents Guide family can be empowered to create safe, respectful and enjoyable environments.

Everyone who participates in activities at the StoneX Stadium has the right:
• To enjoy safe participation, without fear of abuse or harm
• To always be treated with respect and dignity
• To be treated in line with the RFU Core Values, as well as the expected values of SportsEvents Guide club
• Not to be discriminated against based on their age, disability, sex, race,religion or belief, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy or maternity
• To challenge poor conduct and discrimination, both when witnessed and experienced
• To make a complaint and/or raise a concern, and for it to be taken seriously and acted upon under this Code of Conduct

A specific note on Safeguarding 

A reminder to all to report any issue or concern regarding treatment of a minor to the Safeguarding Team immediately. This can be done via the nearest match day official or safeguarding@sportseventsguide.com. This would include, but is not limited to reporting:

• an adult that has behaved in a way that has harmed a child, or may have harmed a child;
• an adult that has possibly committed a criminal offence against or related to a child;
• an adult that has behaved towards a child or children in a way that indicates he or she may pose a risk of harm to children; or
• an adult that has behaved or may have behaved in a way that indicates they may not be suitable to work with children

We are under obligation to share certain information with the local authority and RFU within 24 hours, so please note, this requirement goes beyond a Saracens request.

A specific note on Sexual Harassment 

A change to harassment law in October 2024 means ‘there is a duty on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace’. Sexual harassment can be verbal, non-verbal or physical. It includes but is not limited to sexual comments or noises – for example, catcalling or wolf-whistling, sexual gestures, leering, staring or suggestive looks, sexual 'jokes', sexual innuendos or suggestive comments, unwanted sexual advances or flirting.

For the avoidance of doubt, sexual harassment does not have be the result of a direct action or intention. It can be ‘felt’ by an indirect situation that an individual is exposed to. This means taking extra care to be intensely respectful in communications and interactions during your time at the StoneX Stadium. We reserve the right to remove any individual found to display behaviours of this kind.

Reporting a Concern 

If you would like to report a concern whilst at the StoneX Stadium, please speak to the nearest steward, your Account Manager or contact safeguarding@sportseventsguide.com. If you are in immediate danger please speak to the nearest match day steward.

Links:
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Safeguarding
• Ground Regulations