Once a complaint and disciplinary process have concluded the outcome is given in brief here. If it's safe to do so and the person submitting the complaint agrees, the full report is made public here. Otherwise, a brief outline of the complaint is given anonymously. This may be used to see the precedent of how certain issues were handled in the past under our conduct policy.
This page does not include incidents where a complaint was made and later withdrawn, where insufficient information was provided by the person complaining, or there are serious confidentiality and wellbeing ramifications. If you believe any information here is incorrect or otherwise have concerns, email the volunteers director who will address any issues.
Updated: July 2023
QUK Volunteer was removed from their role due to posting inappropriate comments of a racist nature on their public profile page and causing disruption among members in the comments of a social media post. The volunteer is not allowed to return to the role.
Assessed by Milo To, Alexandria Freeman, Chloe Durkin, and Lee Sykes.
Players investigated for unsporting behaviour at BQC 2023. Both players involved given warnings of match bans in the 2023/24 season if any further incidents of unsporting behaviour occur. QUK will also be working on guidance on how to handle player conduct for referees at future fixtures.
Assessed by Megan Golding, Eamonn Harrison, Milo To, Josh Armitage, Alexandria Freeman, and James Gratton
Players investigated for unsporting behaviour at BQC 2023 after a player was injured and brooms down was called. Players from both teams were involved in a disagreement of play style. Both teams were given a first written warning regarding unsportsmanlike behaviour on pitch.
Assessed by Megan Golding and Eamonn Harrison
Players investigated for unsporting behaviour at BQC 2023. Players involved were given a warning for antagonistic behaviour. One player also given warning for physical engagement and swearing at another player but not escalated further as it has been acknowledged by both players as an attempt to de-escalate the situation.
Assessed by Megan Golding and Eamonn Harrison
Phoenix Quidditch broke referee quota by leaving a fixture early and abandoning volunteering slots. Speaking captain Olly Nguyen given a match ban.
Assessed by Executive Management Team.
Volunteer shared private communication between QUK and a club with a third party. Volunteer given a verbal warning.
Assessed by Josh Fogg.
Player caused distress through untrue allegations, took improper actions as Inclusion Officer, and hindered QUK's investigation. Player was given a written warning.
Assessed by Josh Fogg, Abby Whiteley, and Eamonn Harrison.
Allegations of past sexual harassment. Key individuals had since left the sport so investigation closed due to lack of progress.
Assessed by Abby Whiteley, Josh Fogg, and Chloe Durkin.
First aider used vulgar language toward player with a head injury. QUK fulfilled request to have a 'quiet word' with the first aider.
Assessed by Abby Whiteley.
Non-binary player who identified as a woman was discriminated against when rejected from a tournament for women and AFAB players. No action taken due to time elapsed, but practice reviewed.
Assessed by Josh Fogg.
Complaint received that national team leadership discriminated on basis of nationality. QUK determined no offence took place.
Assessed by Josh Fogg.
Volunteer was removed from their position through an improper process. Official apology issued and warning given to volunteer ultimately responsible.
Assessed by Josh Fogg.
Team showed unsporting behaviour, playing with minimal effort. Entered their next tournament as an unseeded team.
Assessed by Harry Smith.