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Personal Relationships Policy

This policy sets out the expectations and obligations of UCL staff and students where personal relationships begin, or are already in existence

Overview

This policy sets out the expectations and obligations of staff and students regarding personal relationships.

Contents include

  • Intimate Relationships with students or staff under 18 or who are an "adult at risk" 
  • Intimate Relationships between staff and students
  • Close friendships between staff and students 
  • Financial relationships between staff and students 
  • Family relationships between staff and students
  • Personal Relationships between staff 
  • Advice for staff and students
  • Notification of personal relationships

Who should read this policy

  • All staff

Policy 

Last updated: Friday, August 1, 2025