Following the publication of a Blog by Ama Uzowuru on 29th May entitled “racist regionals” both I and colleagues have faced requests for a “public inquiry” into the incidents described in the blog relating to the actions and behaviours of members of the NEC.

Disciplinary issues arise when problems of conduct or performance in respect of a NUS representative are raised and NUS seeks to address them through the agreed procedures.

NUS has these procedures dealing with Bullying, Harassment and Discipline for the NEC and under these procedures as National President I have investigated the matters raised in the Blog relating to the “minibus”.

Under the procedures a preliminary investigation establishes the facts and where appropriate obtains statements from any available witnesses. Having carried out the investigation I decide whether to drop the matter, arrange informal coaching, advice or counselling, or to arrange for the matter to be dealt with under the formal disciplinary procedure.

Following the investigation I have resolved that the issue is best dealt with under the informal section of the procedures. To this end both Dave Lewis and Wes Streeting have posted additional explanatory blogs today. The issue is now dealt with to the satisfaction of the complainant and thus the matter is closed.

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