Test | Party Culture | Equal Representation in Politics

1Do you do any of the following? (please tick all that apply)

Have timed member contributions during debatesAsk people what gender pronouns they prefer people to useChallenge members who are overly aggressive during debatesHave guidance for chairpeople about how to ensure a diverse range of members contribute during meetings and debatesNone of the aboveI don't have this information

2Do you have a guide for members explaining offensive words which are not acceptable to use in meetings and debates?

YesNoI don't have this information

3Do you have a bullying and harassment policy which is available to all members?

YesNoI don't have this information

4What does your bullying and harassment policy contain? (please tick all that apply)

Information about bullying and harassmentExamples of different sorts of bullying and harassmentThe ways people can report bullying and harassmentHow reports of bullying and harassment will be investigatedThe disciplinary procedureActions which will be taken against people who bully or harassSupport available for people who want to report bullyingNone of the aboveI don't have this information

5What methods can people use to report incidences of bullying and harassment to the party?

Speaking to a local party committee member face to faceEmailing a local party committee memberContacting a designated welfare, inclusion or safeguarding officer in the partyEmailing the national partyAn online formAnonymouslyPhoning the national or local party officeBy textNone of the aboveI don't have this information

6Do you have members who are trained to support people through the process of making a complaint about bulling or harassment (in addition to officials to hear the complaint)?

YesNoI don't have this information

7Do you think bullying or harassment is a problem in your party?

YesNoI don't have this information

8Do you record and analyse the number of reports and complaints of bullying and harassment each year?

YesNoI don't have this information

9Are there peer support or mentoring networks available to LGBTI, ethnic minority, disabled and women members?

YesDon't knowNoI don't have this information

10Do you survey people who leave your party to ask them about the reasons why they are no longer a member?

YesNoI don't have this information

11How do you induct and support your members and activists? (please tick all that apply)

There is a new members session at your annual conference to explain how debates are organised and how members can vote on motions and resolutionsRegular skills training sessions are heldEach new member receives an induction packLocal party committee members to introduce themselves to people they don’t recognise or haven’t met beforeThe party leader attends local events and meets new membersMembers are surveyed to ask about their support needsA regular social event is held which is inclusive, advertised to all members and is freeDecisions are made in meetings and not at social events or in the pubAcronyms and jargon always explainedHigh-profile people in the party behave in an inclusive way and call out discriminationPeople avoiding making ‘in jokes’Cliques are discouragedNone of the aboveI don't have this information

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Equal Representation in politics

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1Do you do any of the following? (please tick all that apply)

2Do you have a guide for members explaining offensive words which are not acceptable to use in meetings and debates?

3Do you have a bullying and harassment policy which is available to all members?

4What does your bullying and harassment policy contain? (please tick all that apply)

5What methods can people use to report incidences of bullying and harassment to the party?

6Do you have members who are trained to support people through the process of making a complaint about bulling or harassment (in addition to officials to hear the complaint)?

7Do you think bullying or harassment is a problem in your party?

8Do you record and analyse the number of reports and complaints of bullying and harassment each year?

9Are there peer support or mentoring networks available to LGBTI, ethnic minority, disabled and women members?

10Do you survey people who leave your party to ask them about the reasons why they are no longer a member?

11How do you induct and support your members and activists? (please tick all that apply)

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