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+## Code of Conduct
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+1. Act in the best interest and spirit of Newspeak House
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+2. Respect residents’ private space (do not go into private rooms without invitation)
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+3. Respect people and the physical facility at Newspeak House.
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+4. Respect common quiet hours (22:00-08:00)
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+5. The following behaviours will not be tolerated:
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+- **Emotional and verbal abuse:** Includes belittling, blaming, yelling, accusing, name calling, slurs, denying abuse, isolation, controlling behaviour, and unreasonable demands.
+- **Threats and intimidation:** Involves threats of harm, destruction of property, invading personal space, and harassment.
+- **Physical abuse:** Encompasses various forms of physical violence such as hitting, pushing, biting, choking, and throwing objects.
+- **Sexual abuse:** Includes unwanted touching, sexual demands, pressuring for unsafe sex, and rape (even within a partnership).
+- **Discriminatory language and behaviour of any sort:** Homophobia, transphobia, racism, ageism, ableism, etc.
+- **Intoxication:** refrain yourself from excessive alcohol consumption. Our aim is to create an enjoyable and safe environment for everyone. We appreciate your cooperation in drinking responsibly.
+- **Substance use:** This is a public space, please abide by the law. We do not support and are not responsible for any illicit behaviour inside the house.
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+6. **See it, say it, sort it:** Call out early if you see signs of potential issues and talk to your host, a fellow candidate or email us at cohort@newspeak.house. Alternatively, use the [feedback form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMqX_Ry3beaB0-9XsJWNBpssTvkQiIGtWfbWnHzAeAMGj_jA/viewform) to raise issues. 
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+7. **Emergency numbers:** Call **999 (local police)** if you are reporting a crime / assault / harassment / abuse that is in progress or if someone is in immediate danger. Call **111 for health-related emergencies**. Our closest hospital is The Royal London Hospital on Whitechapel Rd, London E1 1FR