Scottish parents say school bullying policies protect aggressors over victims, call for legal change

Parents in Scotland are urging a new law after alleging that inclusion policies shield bullies while restricting victims.

• Lesley stated that her eight-year-old son was repeatedly physically assaulted and that the school restricted his movements instead of disciplining the bullies.
• Ashley said her seven-year-old son was kept indoors during breaks to avoid a bully but was still hit in the classroom.
• Kirsty sent a petition to the Scottish Parliament calling for national legislation on school bullying after her son was bitten and kicked, requiring hospital treatment.
• Lorraine Glass, director of Respect Me, said the current guidance is not designed to respond to extreme violence between children.