Yes. Sexual harassment is a criminal offense, and you can file a complaint with the police at any stage, regardless of the disciplinary proceedings at the University or your claim in the labor court.
The police has tools for investigating the case that are not available to the University.Yes, you may sue him in a labor court, which is authorized to award compensation of up to NIS 120,000 without proof of damage. A claim can be filed concurrently with disciplinary or criminal proceedings.
Yes, you may sue him in a labor court, which is authorized to award compensation of up to NIS 120,000 without proof of damage. A claim can be filed concurrently with disciplinary or criminal proceedings.
As a victim, you have no official status in the disciplinary proceedings. It is the University, as an employer, who prosecutes the defendant. For this reason, you do not need legal representation. You may be present throughout the proceedings and if you do wish to be represented, you may bring an escort or a representative on your behalf, but they may not take an active part in the proceedings.
As a victim, you have no official status in the disciplinary proceedings. It is the University, as an employer, who prosecutes the defendant. For this reason, you do not need legal representation. You may be present throughout the proceedings and if you do wish to be represented, you may bring an escort or a representative on your behalf, but they may not take an active part in the proceedings.
The disciplinary tribunal of the academic staff is comprised of two members of the academic staff and one external individual, sometimes an attorney.
The disciplinary tribunal of the administrative staff is comprised of three external individuals, one of whom is an attorney.
The disciplinary tribunal of the students is comprised of one member of the academic staff or a panel of three, including an external representative.
In cases of sexual harassment, at least one woman shall serve on the panel of the disciplinary tribunal, whenever possible.
The questioning must be appropriate and relevant. Your intimate past has no relevance to whether or not you were harassed. The disciplinary tribunal will not allow any questioning aimed at embarrassing you, or which is irrelevant to the matter at hand.
If he does not confess, a disciplinary proceeding will be conducted, like in a court. The prosecution will bring its testimony and evidence. You will be invited to testify before the Disciplinary Committee and the defendant's representative will be allowed to ask you questions. You have the right to bring an escort or representative who will be present with you during the hearings.
This depends to a large extent on how the disciplinary proceedings develop. Sometimes the defendant is prepared to confess to the offense and seeks to make a deal in which the prosecutor usually agrees to a reduced punishment. (Details of the penalties can be found in the various disciplinary regulations). If the parties are willing to reach a plea bargain, you will, of course, be invited to express your opinion, which will be taken into account before the deal is finalized.
Remember, we have a common goal: to help you cope with the harassment and its consequences, taking into consideration your needs and wishes; to prevent the harasser from continuing to harass in the future and to create a safe and respectful environment on campus