Kingdom Law - Conduct of persons - Revision history

Kerry McSaveney: /* Unresolved {{Edit}}i{{Edit}}ssues */

2026-06-03T23:27:24Z

Unresolved {{Edit}}i{{Edit}}ssues

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	#The relevant officer or their nominated representative must then attempt to arbitrate a resolution.		#The relevant officer or their nominated representative must then attempt to arbitrate a resolution.

	===Unresolved ~~{{Edit}}i{{Edit}}ssues~~===		===Unresolved issues===
	#If all steps above have been tried and have failed, a formal written complaint may be made to the Kingdom Seneschal.		#If all steps above have been tried and have failed, a formal written complaint may be made to the Kingdom Seneschal.
	#This will be investigated and handled by the Kingdom Seneschal in accordance with relevant ~~{{Edit}}<del>SCA</del>~~SCANZ and SCA Ltd~~{{/Edit}}~~ policies.		#This will be investigated and handled by the Kingdom Seneschal in accordance with relevant SCANZ and SCA Ltd policies.

Kerry McSaveney: /* Third {{Edit}}s{{Edit}}tage */

2026-06-03T23:24:30Z

Third {{Edit}}s{{Edit}}tage

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	#If the relevant officer or a close associate of the officer (e.g. their life partner or SCA student) is involved in the issue, this stage step may be omitted.		#If the relevant officer or a close associate of the officer (e.g. their life partner or SCA student) is involved in the issue, this stage step may be omitted.

	===Third ~~{{Edit}}s{{Edit}}tage~~===		===Third stage===
	#If the issue cannot be resolved at a local level, it shall be brought in writing to the attention of the relevant Kingdom Officer.		#If the issue cannot be resolved at a local level, it shall be brought in writing to the attention of the relevant Kingdom Officer.
	#The relevant officer or their nominated representative must then attempt to arbitrate a resolution.		#The relevant officer or their nominated representative must then attempt to arbitrate a resolution.

	===Unresolved {{Edit}}i{{Edit}}ssues===		===Unresolved {{Edit}}i{{Edit}}ssues===
	#If all steps above have been tried and have failed, a formal written complaint may be made to the Kingdom Seneschal.		#If all steps above have been tried and have failed, a formal written complaint may be made to the Kingdom Seneschal.
	#This will be investigated and handled by the Kingdom Seneschal in accordance with relevant {{Edit}}<del>SCA</del>SCANZ and SCA Ltd{{/Edit}} policies.		#This will be investigated and handled by the Kingdom Seneschal in accordance with relevant {{Edit}}<del>SCA</del>SCANZ and SCA Ltd{{/Edit}} policies.

Kerry McSaveney: /* Second stage */

2026-06-03T23:15:52Z

Second stage

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	#If the issue involves the Crown, the Kingdom Seneschal, the Chancellor of the Exchequer or their deputy, it shall be brought directly to the Committee of SCANZ and the SCA Ltd Board, with a copy to the Society Seneschal.		#If the issue involves the Crown, the Kingdom Seneschal, the Chancellor of the Exchequer or their deputy, it shall be brought directly to the Committee of SCANZ and the SCA Ltd Board, with a copy to the Society Seneschal.
	#The relevant officer must then attempt to arbitrate a resolution.		#The relevant officer must then attempt to arbitrate a resolution.
	#If the relevant officer or a close associate ~~{{Edit}}~~of the officer~~{{/Edit}}~~ (e.g. their life partner or SCA student) is involved in the issue, this stage step may be omitted.		#If the relevant officer or a close associate of the officer (e.g. their life partner or SCA student) is involved in the issue, this stage step may be omitted.

	===Third {{Edit}}s{{Edit}}tage===		===Third {{Edit}}s{{Edit}}tage===

Kerry McSaveney: /* Second stage */

2026-06-03T23:10:37Z

Second stage

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	#If the issue is with someone outside the local area, it shall be brought to the relevant Kingdom Officer.		#If the issue is with someone outside the local area, it shall be brought to the relevant Kingdom Officer.
	#If the issue involves a territorial baronage, it shall be brought directly to the Crown.		#If the issue involves a territorial baronage, it shall be brought directly to the Crown.
	#If the issue involves the ~~{{Edit}}~~Crown, the ~~{{/Edit}}~~Kingdom Seneschal, ~~{{Edit}}~~the Chancellor of the Exchequer or their deputy,~~{{/Edit}}~~ it shall be brought directly to the ~~{{Edit}}~~Committee of ~~{{/Edit}}~~SCANZ~~{{Edit}} <del>Inc Committee if the person is resident in New Zealand, otherwise to</del>~~ and~~{{/Edit}}~~ the SCA Ltd Board, ~~{{Edit}}<del>in each case</del>~~ with a copy to the Society Seneschal.		#If the issue involves the Crown, the Kingdom Seneschal, the Chancellor of the Exchequer or their deputy, it shall be brought directly to the Committee of SCANZ and the SCA Ltd Board, with a copy to the Society Seneschal.
	#The relevant officer must then attempt to arbitrate a resolution.		#The relevant officer must then attempt to arbitrate a resolution.
	#If the relevant officer or a close associate {{Edit}}of the officer{{/Edit}} (e.g. their life partner or SCA student) is involved in the issue, this stage step may be omitted.		#If the relevant officer or a close associate {{Edit}}of the officer{{/Edit}} (e.g. their life partner or SCA student) is involved in the issue, this stage step may be omitted.

Kerry McSaveney: /* Second stage */

2026-06-03T23:08:36Z

Second stage

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	#If the issue cannot be resolved and involves only local parties, the person shall bring the matter, preferably in writing, to the attention of the most relevant officer, or to the local seneschal if there is no appropriate local officer.		#If the issue cannot be resolved and involves only local parties, the person shall bring the matter, preferably in writing, to the attention of the most relevant officer, or to the local seneschal if there is no appropriate local officer.
	#If the issue is with someone outside the local area, it shall be brought to the relevant Kingdom Officer.		#If the issue is with someone outside the local area, it shall be brought to the relevant Kingdom Officer.
	#If the issue involves a ~~{{Edit}}<del>landed</del>~~ territorial ~~b{{/Edit}}aronage~~, it shall be brought directly to the Crown.		#If the issue involves a territorial baronage, it shall be brought directly to the Crown.
	#If the issue involves the {{Edit}}Crown, the {{/Edit}}Kingdom Seneschal, {{Edit}}the Chancellor of the Exchequer or their deputy,{{/Edit}} it shall be brought directly to the {{Edit}}Committee of {{/Edit}}SCANZ{{Edit}} <del>Inc Committee if the person is resident in New Zealand, otherwise to</del> and{{/Edit}} the SCA Ltd Board, {{Edit}}<del>in each case</del> with a copy to the Society Seneschal.		#If the issue involves the {{Edit}}Crown, the {{/Edit}}Kingdom Seneschal, {{Edit}}the Chancellor of the Exchequer or their deputy,{{/Edit}} it shall be brought directly to the {{Edit}}Committee of {{/Edit}}SCANZ{{Edit}} <del>Inc Committee if the person is resident in New Zealand, otherwise to</del> and{{/Edit}} the SCA Ltd Board, {{Edit}}<del>in each case</del> with a copy to the Society Seneschal.
	#The relevant officer must then attempt to arbitrate a resolution.		#The relevant officer must then attempt to arbitrate a resolution.

Kerry McSaveney: /* Second {{Edit}}s{{Edit}}tage */

2026-06-03T21:18:57Z

Second {{Edit}}s{{Edit}}tage

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	#The time, communication method and location of any discussion should be mutually agreed on.		#The time, communication method and location of any discussion should be mutually agreed on.

	===Second ~~{{Edit}}s{{Edit}}tage~~===		===Second stage===
	#If the issue cannot be resolved and involves only local parties, the person shall bring the matter, preferably in writing, to the attention of the most relevant officer, or to the local ~~{{Edit}}s{{/Edit}}eneschal~~ if there is no appropriate local officer.		#If the issue cannot be resolved and involves only local parties, the person shall bring the matter, preferably in writing, to the attention of the most relevant officer, or to the local seneschal if there is no appropriate local officer.
	#If the issue is with someone outside the local area, it shall be brought to the relevant Kingdom Officer.		#If the issue is with someone outside the local area, it shall be brought to the relevant Kingdom Officer.
	#If the issue involves a {{Edit}}<del>landed</del> territorial b{{/Edit}}aronage, it shall be brought directly to the Crown.		#If the issue involves a {{Edit}}<del>landed</del> territorial b{{/Edit}}aronage, it shall be brought directly to the Crown.
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	#The relevant officer must then attempt to arbitrate a resolution.		#The relevant officer must then attempt to arbitrate a resolution.
	#If the relevant officer or a close associate {{Edit}}of the officer{{/Edit}} (e.g. their life partner or SCA student) is involved in the issue, this stage step may be omitted.		#If the relevant officer or a close associate {{Edit}}of the officer{{/Edit}} (e.g. their life partner or SCA student) is involved in the issue, this stage step may be omitted.

	===Third {{Edit}}s{{Edit}}tage===		===Third {{Edit}}s{{Edit}}tage===
	#If the issue cannot be resolved at a local level, it shall be brought in writing to the attention of the relevant Kingdom Officer.		#If the issue cannot be resolved at a local level, it shall be brought in writing to the attention of the relevant Kingdom Officer.

Kerry McSaveney: /* First {{Edit}}s{{Edit}}tage */

2026-06-03T21:17:03Z

First {{Edit}}s{{Edit}}tage

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	#For any complaint that involves a New Zealand member or any officer of SCANZ (including the Crown, the Kingdom Seneschal, the Chancellor of the Exchequer or their Deputy) a formal dispute may be raised with SCANZ under the procedures in its constitution at any stage.		#For any complaint that involves a New Zealand member or any officer of SCANZ (including the Crown, the Kingdom Seneschal, the Chancellor of the Exchequer or their Deputy) a formal dispute may be raised with SCANZ under the procedures in its constitution at any stage.
	#Anyone having an issue with or grievance against another member in of SCA participant in Lochac that is not a mundane legal matter or dealt with in SCA policy, shall first attempt to settle the matter as follows:		#Anyone having an issue with or grievance against another member in of SCA participant in Lochac that is not a mundane legal matter or dealt with in SCA policy, shall first attempt to settle the matter as follows:
	===First ~~{{Edit}}s{{Edit}}tage~~===		===First stage===
	#The person shall attempt to hold a private discussion with the other to come to a resolution.		#The person shall attempt to hold a private discussion with the other to come to a resolution.
	#If either party wishes, they may designate another person they trust who is willing to conduct or participate in the discussion on their behalf.		#If either party wishes, they may designate another person they trust who is willing to conduct or participate in the discussion on their behalf.
	#If desired by either party and subsequently accepted by both parties, an impartial mediator may be present.		#If desired by either party and subsequently accepted by both parties, an impartial mediator may be present.
	#The time, communication method and location of any discussion should be mutually agreed on.		#The time, communication method and location of any discussion should be mutually agreed on.

	===Second {{Edit}}s{{Edit}}tage===		===Second {{Edit}}s{{Edit}}tage===
	#If the issue cannot be resolved and involves only local parties, the person shall bring the matter, preferably in writing, to the attention of the most relevant officer, or to the local {{Edit}}s{{/Edit}}eneschal if there is no appropriate local officer.		#If the issue cannot be resolved and involves only local parties, the person shall bring the matter, preferably in writing, to the attention of the most relevant officer, or to the local {{Edit}}s{{/Edit}}eneschal if there is no appropriate local officer.

Kerry McSaveney: /* Issue {{Edit}}r{{/Edit}}esolution {{Edit}}p{{/Edit}}rocedure */

2026-06-03T21:13:53Z

Issue {{Edit}}r{{/Edit}}esolution {{Edit}}p{{/Edit}}rocedure

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	#The relevant officer shall take action, so far as is reasonable, to address the risk or otherwise escalate when appropriate.		#The relevant officer shall take action, so far as is reasonable, to address the risk or otherwise escalate when appropriate.

	==Issue ~~{{Edit}}r{{/Edit}}esolution {{Edit}}p{{/Edit}}rocedure~~==		==Issue resolution procedure==
			===General===
	#The purpose of this procedure is to guide two or more parties toward a mutually acceptable outcome in the event that they are unable to agree upon an issue arising during SCA- related activities and events.		#The purpose of this procedure is to guide two or more parties toward a mutually acceptable outcome in the event that they are unable to agree upon an issue arising during SCA- related activities and events.
	#If either party is not legally competent to participate in this process, they shall be represented by their legal guardian.		#If either party is not legally competent to participate in this process, they shall be represented by their legal guardian.
	#Information that could reasonably lead to the identification of the other party in conjunction with the details of an issue must not be shared outside the issue resolution process.		#Information that could reasonably lead to the identification of the other party in conjunction with the details of an issue must not be shared outside the issue resolution process.
	#~~{{Edit}}~~For any complaint that involves a New Zealand member or any officer of SCANZ (including the Crown, the Kingdom Seneschal, the Chancellor of the Exchequer or their Deputy) a formal dispute may be raised with SCANZ under the procedures in its constitution at any stage.~~{{/Edit}}~~		#For any complaint that involves a New Zealand member or any officer of SCANZ (including the Crown, the Kingdom Seneschal, the Chancellor of the Exchequer or their Deputy) a formal dispute may be raised with SCANZ under the procedures in its constitution at any stage.
	#Anyone having an issue with or grievance against another member in of SCA participant in Lochac that is not a mundane legal matter or dealt with in SCA policy, shall first attempt to settle the matter as follows:		#Anyone having an issue with or grievance against another member in of SCA participant in Lochac that is not a mundane legal matter or dealt with in SCA policy, shall first attempt to settle the matter as follows:
	===First {{Edit}}s{{Edit}}tage===		===First {{Edit}}s{{Edit}}tage===

Kerry McSaveney: /* Hazard and incident reporting */

2026-06-03T21:11:48Z

Hazard and incident reporting

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	==Hazard and incident reporting==		==Hazard and incident reporting==
	#Any hazard that presents, or is likely to present, an unacceptable risk of injury or illness as a result of an activity or event that relates to Lochac must be reported, as soon as practicable, to the relevant officer (e.g. the ~~event constable,~~ event steward, local seneschal).		#Any hazard that presents, or is likely to present, an unacceptable risk of injury or illness as a result of an activity or event that relates to Lochac must be reported, as soon as practicable, to the relevant officer (e.g. the event steward, local seneschal).
	#Any person may alert the relevant officer, as soon as practicable, to a risk that has the potential to harm a person, the environment, or the organisation, at any time during or after an activity or event that relates to Lochac.		#Any person may alert the relevant officer, as soon as practicable, to a risk that has the potential to harm a person, the environment, or the organisation, at any time during or after an activity or event that relates to Lochac.
	#The relevant officer shall take action, so far as is reasonable, to address the risk or otherwise escalate when appropriate.		#The relevant officer shall take action, so far as is reasonable, to address the risk or otherwise escalate when appropriate.

Kerry McSaveney: /* Hazard and {{Edit}}i{{/Edit}}ncident {{Edit}}r{{/Edit}}eporting */

2026-06-03T21:01:12Z

Hazard and {{Edit}}i{{/Edit}}ncident {{Edit}}r{{/Edit}}eporting

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	#At business meetings and informal classes, the requirement to wear pre-17th century dress may be waived.		#At business meetings and informal classes, the requirement to wear pre-17th century dress may be waived.

	==Hazard and ~~{{Edit}}i{{/Edit}}ncident {{Edit}}r{{/Edit}}eporting~~==		==Hazard and incident reporting==
	#Any hazard that presents, or is likely to present, an unacceptable risk of injury or illness as a result of an activity or event that relates to Lochac must be reported, as soon as practicable, to the relevant officer (e.g. the event constable, event steward, local ~~{{Edit}}s{{/Edit}}eneschal~~).		#Any hazard that presents, or is likely to present, an unacceptable risk of injury or illness as a result of an activity or event that relates to Lochac must be reported, as soon as practicable, to the relevant officer (e.g. the event constable, event steward, local seneschal).
	#Any person may alert the relevant officer, as soon as practicable, to a risk that has the potential to harm a person, the environment, or the organisation, at any time during or after an activity or event that relates to Lochac.		#Any person may alert the relevant officer, as soon as practicable, to a risk that has the potential to harm a person, the environment, or the organisation, at any time during or after an activity or event that relates to Lochac.
	#The relevant officer shall take action, so far as is reasonable, to address the risk or otherwise escalate when appropriate.		#The relevant officer shall take action, so far as is reasonable, to address the risk or otherwise escalate when appropriate.

	==Issue {{Edit}}r{{/Edit}}esolution {{Edit}}p{{/Edit}}rocedure==		==Issue {{Edit}}r{{/Edit}}esolution {{Edit}}p{{/Edit}}rocedure==
	#The purpose of this procedure is to guide two or more parties toward a mutually acceptable outcome in the event that they are unable to agree upon an issue arising during SCA- related activities and events.		#The purpose of this procedure is to guide two or more parties toward a mutually acceptable outcome in the event that they are unable to agree upon an issue arising during SCA- related activities and events.