A child of one of my acquaitances was beaten and verbally abused by other children at school.His parents are forced to transfer the child-who has learning disabilities and needs constant assistance-to another school or in the worst cases to keep him at home.
Is there any legal way of suing forexample the school (as we all know bullies will not be touched)?
2007-02-23 10:25:20 · 10 answers · asked by pt 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The child's parents should certain file suit for emotional distress (plus damages and costs). It might be a long shot as the bullies were minors and normally their parents cannot be held financially responsible for their minor childrens' misdeeds, but I do think it's worth pursuing, especially because of the disruption to the victim child's life and wellbeing plus the extra financial expenses his parents have had to incur in moving him to another school.
2007-02-24 14:50:05 · answer #1 · answered by lesroys 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the parents are doing the mistreating, likely as not the so called Child protection charity will give support to the parents (to help them be better parents).
No one gives a stuff about the mistreated ( and I include severely psychologically damaged) child.
While I deplore 1 child bullying another, the damage is small beer compared to that done by a parent.
2007-02-23 10:39:38 · answer #2 · answered by rosie recipe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The school has a legal duty of care for the child therefore they must take all reasonable steps to ensure his safety. If they do not take reasonable steps then I think the parents could bring action in the civil courts under the tort laws.
I think the parents should have further discussion with the school and insist on a plan to protect their child...if they are not satisfied...then consider what their next steps will be.
2007-02-23 10:31:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my experience, schools only pay lip service to their so called non bullying school policy. Special needs children are the most vulnerable and it is an indictment on school heads who literally keep their heads in the sand over this issue. My child had a thoroughly miserable time at school and it will have a lasting effect on her life I have nothing but contempt for this and successive governments for underfunding and allowing such a despicable state in our schools.
2007-02-23 11:23:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In theory yes but in most cases it is left up to charities such as the NSPCC to push for convictions. The police nearly always report such incidents to a highly ineffecient Social Services Deparntment or put it down to domestic violence and the ignore it.
2007-02-23 10:34:33 · answer #5 · answered by Bob S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
did the school inform the police,if not then they should have, its up to the school to protect their pupils,more so if the child has special needs,the child has got a right to be educated,no matter what their difficulties are,I know from experience.if it be the case the school should have known the child needs one to one support from day one.feel free to E mail me,hope this helps.
2007-02-23 10:44:23 · answer #6 · answered by LYNDA M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bristish Law is more concerned about the human rights of bullies and criminals than the rights of their victims
2007-02-23 10:42:38 · answer #7 · answered by Sonny Walkman 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
does british law protect anyone these days except politicians?
2007-02-23 20:01:05 · answer #8 · answered by vdv_desantnik 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not until something really bad happens to them..Maybe.
2007-02-23 10:38:25 · answer #9 · answered by Afi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmm!
2007-02-23 10:28:24 · answer #10 · answered by 2tees 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋