The following may lead to the suspension of a vendors badge - possibly indefinitely
1. Obstructing the general public - this includes sitting on the pavement, being a part of a gathering on your pitch, or having a dog that is not under control.
2. Using threatening or aggressive behaviour or offensive language, (including racist, sexist or homophobic comments) at any time whilst acting as a Big Issue vendor.
3. Using threatening or aggressive behaviour towards Big Issue staff or volunteers.
4. Being or appearing to be under the influence of drink or drugs whilst selling or buying The Big Issue magazine.
5. Dealing or consuming drugs on Big Issue property or registered pitches. 'Dealing' includes giving advice, directions or in any way helping someone else obtain drugs. Details of vendors suspected of dealing drugs will be passed onto the police.
6. Committing any other crime while wearing the Big Issue badge or in any way behaving in a manner likely to bring The Big Issue into disrepute.
7. Selling old editions of the magazine, not offering change or not handing over the magazine, or not wearing a Big Issue vendors badge while selling the magazine.
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