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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
Guidance for schools on preventing and responding to bullying.
This study explores the context in which bullying occurs and the social processes that underpin it
This study is part of a wider UNICEF report 'Ending the torment: tackling bullying from the schoolyard to cyberspace'
Research into anti-bullying practices used by schools to prevent and tackle bullying, including case studies.
The prevalence and nature of bullying and online experiences among children, using data from the 10- to 15-year-olds’ Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW).
Information about the ban on XL Bully dogs for owners, enforcement authorities, rescue centres and rehoming organisations, and vets.
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