Policy and Legal
The RVC operates in accordance with its Royal Charter and Statutes, with relevant legislation and regulation, and with the Higher Education Code of Governance, issued by the Committee of University Chairmen (CUC).
Business Continuity Information
Business Continuity Information
The safety and health of our staff and students, the College's visitors, the animals in our care and the neighbouring community are of paramount importance. In addition, the protection and preservation of the College's reputation, the standard of our services and our clinical facilities are key to our continued operations when managing a crisis situation.
In the event of a crisis, once all health and safety issues have been addressed, we must strive to ensure continuity of service to our students and clients. Accordingly a College continuity strategy has been developed and is set out in this plan.
Its purpose is to ensure that recovery from a major disruption is achieved through efficient and systematic work practices managed by our Crisis Management Team ably supported by co-opted personnel as the situation demands.It is essential that the College continuity plan is effective and so will be regularly reviewed and tested through rehearsals.
The Royal Veterinary College looks to all management and staff to give this plan their fullest support.
This Page will be updated in the event of an incident which invokes the business continuity plan at the RVC
Code of Conduct for Dogs on RVC Premises
RVC Policy on Conflicts of Interest
The object of this Policy is to delineate how Conflicts of Interest are managed by the RVC.
RVC Data Protection Policy (2019)
This document details the RVC Policy and Procedures for the processing and managing of personal data in the all areas of RVC's activities.
Due Diligence and Relationship Review Policy
This document details the RVC Policy for Due Diligence and Relationship Review.
Ethical Principles for the acceptance of gifts
Financial Policies, Information and Financial Statements
General Complaints Resolution Procedure
Health & Safety Policy
The RVC’s Health & Safety Policy Statement (PDF)
The RVC’s Health & Safety Organisation and Arrangements (PDF)
Human Resources
See the Human Resources A-Z Forms and Policies for documentation relating to standards of conduct for staff.
Information Compliance
This section includes the following policies:
Freedom of Information Policy for Staff
Submitting a Freedom of Information (FOI) or Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) Request
Copyright Policy for Staff and Students
Accessibility Issues
IT Policies and Regulations
See IT Policies and Regulations for information related to the use of IT resources (RVC computers, internet, telephones, printers. etc.) by RVC students and staff.
RVC International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Definition of Anti-Semitism
In November 2020 the RVC formally adopted the IHRA definition of Anti-Semitism and agreed to utilise it alongside the clear conceptualisation of Anti-Semitism as hostility to, prejudice, or discrimination against Jews. The RVC acknowledges the examples provided alongside the IHRA definition and may refer to them if relevant to a specific case whilst also demonstrating due regard to our policy on Freedom of Speech & Expression and our statutory duty in accordance with the Education (No.2) Act 1986 (Section 43).
The IHRA’s non-legally binding working definition of antisemitism is as follows: “Antisemitism is a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews. Rhetorical and physical manifestations of antisemitism are directed toward Jewish or non-Jewish individuals and/or their property, toward Jewish community institutions and religious facilities.” Further details can be found here:
More information on Equality & Diversity at the RVC can be found here: /study/rvc-is-open-for-all/equality-and-diversity
The RVC Policy on Freedom of Speech can be found here: /Media/Default/About/Governance,%20Policy%20and%20Legal/Policy%20and%20Legal/Policy%20and%20Code%20of%20Practice%20on%20Freedom%20of%20%20Speech%20and%20Expression%20Mr19.pdf
Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement
In accordance with the requirements of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 the RVC makes an annual Statement on slavery and human trafficking.
This Statement is part of the RVC’s commitment to improving our practices in order to combat modern slavery and human trafficking. The Statement is approved by the RVC Council and signed by the Chair: Baroness Young of Old Scone.
The current statement can be viewed through the following link: 'Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement 2023'.
OfS Condition of Registration F1
In pursuant to the , the RVC is required to publish the Transparency Information 2023. This report includes the number of students who attained a particular degree or other academic award, or a particular level of such an award, on completion of their course with us.
It shows these numbers by reference to:
- the gender of the individuals to which they relate
- their ethnicity
- their socioeconomic background.
Policy and Code of Practice on Freedom of Speech and Expression
The object of this Policy, the Code of Practice and related policies is to delineate how Freedom of Speech and Freedom of Expression are protected by and operated within the law at the RVC.
Policy and Code of Practice on Freedom of Speech and Expression Mar 2020
The Prevent Duty
Please visit the page for more information.
RVC Privacy Notices
A privacy notice is a statement that discloses some or all of the ways we as a ‘Data Controller’ gather, use, disclose and manage your personal data.
The Data Controller is the body – in this case the RVC – that determines the purposes for which and the manner in which any personal data are, or are to be, processed.
RVC Community Relations Privacy Notice
RVC Asymptomatic Test Centre Privacy Notice
Information and Data Processing at the RVC - a Guide for Veterinary Practices
Public Interest Disclosure (“Whistleblowing”) Policy
Guidance on what to do if you wish to raise confidentially an issue of concern pertaining to financial, legal, environmental or other conduct
Public Interest Disclosure Policy and Procedures FINAL __ Approved June 2021
Raising a Concern and Customer Service Charter
Risk Management Policy
Please visit the pages for more information.
Sponsorship and Corporate Relationships Policy
Website Terms and Conditions
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The term ‘(The) Royal Veterinary College’ or ‘RVC’ or ‘us’ or ‘we’ refers to the owner of the website whose registered office is Royal College Street, London NW1 0TU, United Kingdom. The term ‘you’ refers to the user or viewer of our website.
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