8 - Code of Conduct Flashcards
You’re asked to give a private reading for a 15 year old. What would you do?
You aren’t permitted to give the reading to a minor (under 18) unless a parent or guardian is present.
What significant change did the consumer protection, from unfair trading act, in 2008, make, compared to the way mediums were treated under the Fraudulent Mediums Act?
Under the fraudulent mediums act the court had to prove the mediums guilt. With the Consumer Protection Act, which came out in 2008, the medium has to show they behaved in an honest manner.
Spiritualism is a threefold religion, what does this mean?
It is a science, a religion and a philosophy.
What is the Consumer Protection Act?
-Law that must be respected when working as a Medium.
- It replaces the Fraudulent Mediums Act which repealed the Witchcraft Act
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What is the Code of Conduct?
A well-written code of conduct explains an organisation’s values and principles, linking them with standards of professional conduct. The definition of a code of conduct is a collection of rules and regulations that include what is and is not acceptable or expected behaviour. (current version is online)
Can you give a private reading to someone who has not reached 18 years of age?
Yes if they are accompanied by their parent or guardian.
Why is a code of conduct needed?
The SNU has a code of conduct to ensure our accreditation holder knows what is expected of them whilst representing the organization, the Church, the spirit world and themselves.
What are the key features of the code of conduct?
The code of conduct contains the SNU policy for accreditation holders:
- Objects
- Advertising and Promotion
- Accreditation holders and the law
- Ethics and courtesy
- SNU Policy
- Presentation
- Platform Dress Code
- Trance Mediumship
(current version on SNU site)
Why is the dress code important?
You are representing Spiritualism, and a church. It is best to dress up a bit.
Why should you arrive at least 15 minutes before a service?
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What does the code of conduct say about how we should act?
To act in a manner which promotes and encourages the practice, study and investigation of the art, science, religion and philosophy of Spiritualism as based upon the Seven Principles.
To act in a manner at all times to bring credit to Spiritualism and the Union.
Where can I find the Code of Conduct?
In the Bye Laws Section G, Schedule 5.
What are the responsibilities of the medium?
Respect the code of conduct, obey the law.
What can’t a medium do?
Go against the code of conduct, break the law, do a reading for a minor without a guardian/parent present, fortune telling.
