Mister M Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 (edited) I've started this thread because there is yet another case of young person who has committed suicide because of bullying. This time it happened over social media. The outline of the case is reported here: Schoolgirl, 14, found dead after alleged bullying by boys, London inquest hears | London | The Guardian I know that this instance of a young person taking their own life is not an isolated one; and no doubt there will be yet another examination of social media etc. However my question is a specific one. Could the boys who bullied this young girl be prosecuted? I know that bullying is as old as the hills, but at least in the old days you could go home, and feel safe in the evening and night. With social media it's constant. There have been numerous cases over the years where a child has literally taken their own life because of the actions of others, and I've often wondered, why haven't the police acted? I've always assumed that's because there is no law there to protect them. I know there are a couple of legal practitioners on this forum, could they explain the law and it's practice in this area? Edited January 23 by Mister M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cressida Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Bullying has increased, but it is still done on social media by adults so it's not surprising that it's done in the school classrooms and playgrounds, all done most likely to prove superiority. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackey lad Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 (edited) 34 minutes ago, Mister M said: I've started this thread because there is yet another case of young person who has committed suicide because of bullying. This time it happened over social media. The outline of the case is reported here: Schoolgirl, 14, found dead after alleged bullying by boys, London inquest hears | London | The Guardian I know that this instance of a young person taking their own life is not an isolated one; and no doubt there will be yet another examination of social media etc. However my question is a specific one. Could the boys who bullied this young girl be prosecuted? I know that bullying is as old as the hills, but at least in the old days you could go home, and feel safe in the evening and night. With social media it's constant. There have been numerous cases over the years where a child has literally taken their own life because of the actions of others, and I've often wondered, why haven't the police acted? I've always assumed that's because there is no law there to protect them. I know there are a couple of legal practitioners on this forum, could they explain the law and it's practice in this area? Unfortunately , I can't see a way round it . Hate bullies but more often than not ,they are the insecure ones . Just read it . If they were superimposing girls faces onto porn stars , surely thats a crime . Edited January 23 by hackey lad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_DADDY Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 5 minutes ago, hackey lad said: Unfortunately , I can't see a way round it . Hate bullies but more often than not ,they are the insecure ones . Just read it . If they were superimposing girls faces onto porn stars , surely thats a crime . I'm pretty sure it is. As she's 14 and these images were pornographic I'm sure these bullies can be done for making and distributing child porn? Maybe the fact it isn't the girls body but a photoshop using her face means this can't happen though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cid Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 “We laughed it off, that was all she said, it was just in normal conversation,” Instead of locking up the boys, could we do more to make children more robust and so that they cannot access hard porn? Did the boys do anything wrong, knowingly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echo beach Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 1 hour ago, cressida said: Bullying has increased, but it is still done on social media by adults so it's not surprising that it's done in the school classrooms and playgrounds, all done most likely to prove superiority. It’s like if someone swears at you. It says nothing about you but tells you a lot about them! echo. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackey lad Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 32 minutes ago, echo beach said: It’s like if someone swears at you. It says nothing about you but tells you a lot about them! echo. I think this is more than just swearing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echo beach Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 35 minutes ago, hackey lad said: I think this is more than just swearing. Yes it is Hackey but I’m simply trying to point out that those who do it are inadequate in so many ways, echo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Bundy Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 I would love to see bullies of any age punished. Count me in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cressida Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 5 hours ago, Al Bundy said: I would love to see bullies of any age punished. Count me in. There could be some on here, but it could backfire as has happened and I for one wouldn't want you to risk it.👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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