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Bullying at school and the law - what your school and the police must do about bullying and how you should report it
Some forms of bullying are illegal and should be reported to the police.…
You should report bullying to your school in the first place - or someone…
Head teachers have the legal power to make sure pupils behave outside of…
There is no legal definition of bullying. However, it’s usually defined as…
What to do about bullying and harassment at work - the law, action employees can take and advice for employers about their responsibilities
Grievances and disciplinary action at work can be solved by informal discussions, formal procedures, mediation, conciliation or arbitration.
Problems with your employer usually fall into one of two categories:…
You can make a formal grievance complaint or face formal disciplinary…
You can appeal the result of a grievance or disciplinary procedure. Your…
You can get help from a third-party to solve disputes between you and your…
If you have been unable to solve a problem between you and your employer,…
Call Acas, contact Citizen’s Advice or speak to your trade union or staff…
Information about the ban on XL Bully dogs for owners, enforcement authorities, rescue centres and rehoming organisations, and vets.
Disputes with neighbours - noisy neighbours, barking dogs, statutory nuisances, high hedges, mediation and when your council can step in
What to expect if you're sent to prison - prison rules and regulations, healthcare and education, prisoner rights
Find out how to get help if you or someone you know is a victim of domestic abuse.
This study explores the context in which bullying occurs and the social processes that underpin it
Schools can sanction pupils or exclude them - find out what schools are allowed to do, like search pupils for knives or drugs
This study focused on bullying victimisation in Peru
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