College Policy on Illegal Drug Use by Junior Members

  1. The University Statutes clearly state: 'No member of the University shall in a university context intentionally or recklessly possess, use, offer, sell, or give to any person drugs, the possession or use of which is illegal.’
     
  2. Possession, use or supply of illegal drugs (e.g. cannabis, ecstasy, heroin, amphetamine sulphate, LSD, cocaine, crack, etc.) on College premises is strictly forbidden. The use of illegal drugs in College is no different from use outside the College or University, and is subject to the same laws. The Censors cannot, and would not wish to, prevent police officers entering the College on drug-related investigations. 
     
  3. The College’s policy on illegal drugs is in effect in any College-owned building, including housing outside the curtilage located in St Aldate’s Quad, 117 St Aldate’s, Abbey Road (including no.12), Botley Road, Cripley Road, and the Liddell site. 
     
  4. Occupants of College-owned buildings are responsible for adhering to the policy, including in regards to visitors to and during parties on their premises, including in communal areas. Note that the policy also applies to activities within a ‘College context’, which includes College activity within or outside Oxford, whether academic, sporting, social, cultural, or ‘other’.
     
  5. Evidence of possession, use, or supply of illegal drugs in any College-owned building or in a ‘College context’ will be dealt with severely. As appropriate, formal warnings and fines will be issued, occupants may be asked to vacate their rooms at short notice, and the local police may be informed. Those suspected of dealing in any drugs (including cannabis) can expect to be referred to the local police. 
     
  6. At the same time, the College wishes to offer all possible support to students seeking medical and/or counselling help regarding drugs and substance abuse and would seek to provide welfare and support as appropriate. 
     
  7. Those aware of being at risk of drug or other substance abuse are encouraged to seek advice from any of the following sources:
  1. Any student concerned about another student’s dependence on drugs may encourage them to seek advice from one of the sources listed above. Any member of the College concerned about illegal drug or substance use is encouraged to refer the matter to the Welfare Manager (welfare@chch.ox.ac.uk) or Junior Censor (junior.censor@chch.ox.ac.uk). Such referrals will be treated in accordance with the college’s confidentiality policy.