Petition · past parliament

Make bullying a criminal offence we need stronger laws for bullies at school.

Rejected 16 signatures

What the petition asks

Bullying is becoming more common and nearly everyday there is news on bullies bullying innocent children.The School should be a safe environment,children are being abused by bullies. These bullies are getting a slap on the wrist and getting away with it. Do something to make a change!
http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/tamworth-schoolgirl-bullying-video-two-11953334


http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/miracle-birmingham-schoolboy-wasnt-blinded-11957471

http://www.itv.com/news/calendar/2016-09-29/police-investigating-death-of-11-year-old-bradford-boy/

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

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Make Bullying illegal in the UK

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Timeline

29 Sep 2016 Petition opened for signatures
4 Oct 2016 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 16
Status Rejected
Rejected 4 Oct 2016

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.