FILING COMPLAINTS

Non-academic discipline at Queen’s is governed by the Queen’s Code of Conduct. AMS students are specifically held according to the standards of behaviour outlined in AMS Constitution section 10.01.01. In the case that a violation occurs, a complaint may be filed with the AMS Commission of Internal Affairs. Complaints that fall within the jurisdiction of the AMS non-academic discipline system will be investigated by the Judicial Affairs Office.

AMS Constitution, 10.01.01:

10.01.01 There shall be an A.M.S. Judicial Committee which shall be the adjudicative panel of the undergraduate student body, and which shall exercise jurisdiction over matters of inappropriate behaviour concerning or involving undergraduate students that adversely affect the interests and responsibilities of the University community.

Without restricting the generality of the foregoing the A.M.S. Judicial Committee may exercise jurisdiction regarding:

(i)     any breach of this Constitution or any violation of an appropriately published non‑academic rule or regulation of the University or the Society.  For the purpose of this paragraph an appropriately published rule  shall be defined by one or more of the  following:

   (a)  incorporation in this Constitution;

   (b)  incorporation into the constitution, manual, handbook or similar publication or document of the Society, any  student organization or member society as outlined in subsection 3.01.01, or any University Residence;

   (c) incorporation into the Queen’s University Code of Conduct

 (ii)    a failure to comply and/or interference with the direction of a University Official, the AMS or the SGPS acting within the scope  of his/her authority, including, but not limited to, Campus Security, Queen’s Student Constables and Science Constables.

(iii)   theft, possession of stolen property, trespassing, vandalism, and wilful or negligent damage to the property of the University, the AMS, SGPS, of any other University organization, of any member of the University community, or of any member of the general public.

 (iv) infringement of the rights of any member of the University community or general public, including but not limited to excessive noise and general public disturbance;

(v) failure to adhere to the laws and University regulations governing the sale, possession and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages.

(vi) actions committed as part as an unlawful public disturbances that threaten civil order and/or the safety of any member of the University community or general public.

(vii) failure to comply with an agreed upon sanction or any other order made by the A.M.S. Judicial Committee;

(viii) perjury;

(ix) fraud;

(x) assault or battery of any nature

(xi) any direct or indirect use of an elected or appointed position within the AMS, or any of its member or affiliated societies, in the commission or concealment of a violation of any published rule of the AMS, its member or affiliated societies or the University.

Who can be a complainant?

AMS Policy Manual 1, Section 5 defines the complainant as the individual directly harmed by the violation of Section 10.01.01 of the AMS Constitution. Complainants can include, but are not limited to, agents of the University, the AMS and the SGPS acting within the scope of their authority.

If you are unsure if you are a complainant please contact the Commission of Internal Affairs at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

All complaints filed to the Judicial Affairs Office are strictly confidential.

If you would like to file a complaint please contact the Commissioner of Internal Affairs at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

If you would like to know the outcome of a case you have filed please contact the Judicial Affairs Director at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Contact Information for Queen’s Campus Security:

Director David Patterson
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Off-Campus Response Program
David Wright & Tracy Gough
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Emergency: 613-533-6111

If you are concerned about violations in your neighbourhood you can call the Campus Security hotline at 533-2922 or visit their website for more information at http://www.queensu.ca/security

Contact Information for Queen’s Student Constables:

Student Constables ensure that all student events are run safely and in accordance with AMS rules and regulations. The nature of their work revolves around the promotion of responsible drinking and ensuring the safest social environment possible. If you have concerns about your safety or have a problem at a Queen’s bar you can contact the Student Constables.

Head Manager: Dan Whalen
Assistant Manager: Sheila Pardoe
Phone: 613.533.2734
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Location: Room 037, John Deutsch University Centre