-!HYPOTHETICAL SCENARIO ONLY!-
Ok, if something happened and I just wanted to leave school and walk out (i'm in secondary) is there anything stopping me?
Has the school any right to detain me without reason?
I like to know my rights - so would that be right?
Could I just walk out?
2007-02-12 08:23:50 · 16 answers · asked by BrilliantPomegranate 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Our school has security staff - but i'm in the UK, on the UK site, so please make suggestions that would help in the UK. Please?
2007-02-12 08:33:27 · update #1
!!! ITS HYPOTHETICAL !!!
2007-02-12 08:35:11 · update #2
Interesting question actually. Five or ten years ago, you probably would land yourself in all sorts of problems if you did this, but nowadays if you had a good enough reason to get up and walk out, i don't think anyone could or would stop you. Would need to be a reason such as you feeling the standard of education that you are receiving isn't good enough etc. It would be investigated further though, so you'd need to be serious about it.
2007-02-12 08:34:51 · answer #1 · answered by . 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you're under 16 and live in the UK you are legally required to attend school unless you have a good reason not to (such as illness), you can't just walk out if you feel like it. At 16 you have to complete whichever school year (generally 4th year of secondary school) you're in but after that no-one can force you to attend if you really don't want to.
In Scotland it's a bit different, once you turn 16 you can't be made to attend regardless of the point in the school year you've reached.
2007-02-12 08:32:12 · answer #2 · answered by Huh? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simply go to your school principal or call in the authorities, if there is some serious problem. If not satisfied, then let your parents also know about the situation. However, never leave school for no valid reason. You must stay in school and finish your education! Good-luck!
2007-02-12 08:33:44 · answer #3 · answered by Netsbridge 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
legally or whatever, no. the school has responsibility of you and your safety. You would have to sign yourself out in the office. When I was expelled for hitting my friend with a rubber band, i simply argued with the principal, signed my name on a sheet, and left. No one was ever called and I just walked home.
Point being, you at least have to go to the office. There will be disciplinary action.
2007-02-12 08:29:31 · answer #4 · answered by ... 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you cannot just get up and walk out. They can restrain you if they care to. Once you are at school, you are subject to that schools policies and rules. I don't know how old you are, but if you are under 18 yr old, you have no standing as far as walking out of school. If you are 18 or older you can leave on your own.
2007-02-12 08:40:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
secondary meaning highschool? I dont think they will have the security guards tackle you after you run thru the metal detectors on your way out, but you will be awol, and they could call the cops and have you picked up. I think its called truancy? or something. They probably wont these days, and from what ive seen of the coddling they do these days you probably wont even get a failing grade for everything you miss. Then again, they could be liable for you, so if some sex maniac picks you up and kills you your parents might be able to sue, so they may report you just to cover their basses.
2007-02-12 08:31:15 · answer #6 · answered by tomhale138 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
No. Rights come with obligations and if you wish to enjoy the benefits of society you have an obligation to take advantage of the education provided and contribute your share. You are a minor and your parents are legally obliged to send you to school.If something is wrong ask to see the headmaster and complain.
2007-02-12 08:51:05 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I doubt you are within your rights unless there is a serious issue which means you wouldn't want to be at school - if that IS the case, it's best to discuss it with a parent or teacher.
2007-02-12 08:29:48 · answer #8 · answered by Mandy R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The State can take your parents to court, involving a possible prison sentence if you do not go to school.
2007-02-12 09:24:55 · answer #9 · answered by Beau Brummell 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Minors dont have any rights in america.
2007-02-12 08:28:12 · answer #10 · answered by Monkey Boy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋