Equality and Inclusion Policies and Guidance

The University has a wide range of written policies and plans covering activities and practices associated with equality and diversity. They are "living documents" and will be regularly updated to ensure legal and regulatory compliance.

The University’s Dignity and Mutual Respect and Freedom of Expression policies are currently being reviewed and updated in preparation for the new initial conditions and registration requirements proposed by the Office for Students (OfS).

To download copies of the University policies please click on the relevant link below:

• Dignity and Mutual Respect (PDF)
• Domestic Abuse: Protecting and Supporting Staff and Students (webpage)
• Managers’ guide to supporting individuals experiencing stress and/ or mental health issues (PDF)
• Supporting Disabled Staff at the University of Leeds
• Trans equality policy statement May 2025 (PDF document) - (see also Guidance for Trans Staff and Student (Word document).

The following policies are due to be reviewed. For the most up to date support and resources visit the Support for parents, guardians and families website pages.

• Policy on Support for Pregnant Students and Students with Very Young Children, 2020 version with format and language updates (Word)
• Policy on Support for Pregnant Students and Students with Very Young Children Health and Safety Risk Assessment (PDF)
• Policy on Support for Students who are Parents or Carers (PDF)