Petition · past parliament

Make Bullying in School a criminal offence

Closed 345 signatures

What the petition asks

Bullying has a devastating impact on children and young people. Half of young people have experienced bullying, which can caused anxiety and depression. It can lead them to take their own lives, creating heartbreak and trauma for their families. There needs to be a deterrent!

Timeline

13 May 2019 Petition opened for signatures
6 Nov 2019 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 345
Status Closed
Opened 13 May 2019
Closed 6 Nov 2019

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