Submitted on Sunday 4th October 2020
Rejected on Thursday 29th October 2020
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Make bullying and harassment in schools a criminal offence
Too many children are suffering in silence, self harming or commiting suicide. Encouraging children to be kind to each other is not working. Bullies do not face the consequences of their actions. Make bullying and harassment a criminal offence for children of the age of criminal responsibility (10+)
More often than not it is the victims and their families that deal with the consequences of bullying, not the bullies. Many children commit suicide or have their lives destroyed, but bullies live the rest of their lives without facing any repercussions or consequences for their actions. Children will often not speak out because they feel powerless and believe that the bullying can't be stopped. If it was made law then children may feel more confident in speaking out against their bullies.
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You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/319943
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