Conflict of Interest
Under Rule 16.2 of the Competitions Rules, a judge must not judge a competitor with whom they have a conflict of interest.
A 'conflict of interest' is defined under the Rules as:
16.1 A conflict of interest arises between a Judge and Competitor where, on the balance of probabilities, the relationship between the Judge and Competitor would give rise to an actual bias in favour or against the Competitor, or be perceived as giving rise to a bias in favour or against the Competitor.
16.1.1 A conflict of interest is presumed to arise where the Judge and Competitor:
16.1.1.1 Are siblings, child and parent, cousins, aunt/uncle and niece/nephew or any other close family relationship;
16.1.1.2 Are currently engaged in a sexual and/or emotional relationship; or
16.1.1.3 Were engaged in a sexual and/or emotional relationship within the past twenty-four (24) months.
16.1.2 A conflict of interest will arise where, due to previous personal or professional dealings, the relationship between the Judge and Competitor creates a serious risk that the Judge will not fairly judge the Competitor.
16.1.3 A conflict of interest will arise where a Judge or Competitor has sexually or otherwise harassed or assaulted the other at any point in time.
Please declare all conflicts of interest. Relationships that satisfy the above definition includes friendships or any other close personal relationships that would give rise to an actual or perceived bias in favour or against the competitor.
e.g. judge and competitor are best friends or close family friends; judge and competitor have previously competed together on the same team
If you have any questions or are unsure whether a conflict of interest arises, please contact vpinternalcompetitions@uqls.com or disclose the conflict of interest with reasons below and the Vice-President (Internal Competitions) will consider whether it meets the above definition.