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23/11/2015
New Anti-Bullying Legislation Announced
New anti-bullying legislation has been approved by the government, Education Minister John O'Dowd has announced.
Minister O'Dowd made the announcement as Anti-Bullying Week came to an end.
"I am delighted that Executive agreement has been obtained, allowing this important piece of legislation to proceed. My officials have written to the Speaker's office and I hope that the Bill can be introduced to the Assembly on 30 November, so that the legislation can be enacted within this Assembly mandate," Minister O'Dowd.
"Bullying is a complex issue with no single, easy solution however, we all have a part to play in creating a society, and an education system, in which bullying behaviour is always challenged, and dealt with effectively, as soon as it rears its head."
(MH/LM)
Minister O'Dowd made the announcement as Anti-Bullying Week came to an end.
"I am delighted that Executive agreement has been obtained, allowing this important piece of legislation to proceed. My officials have written to the Speaker's office and I hope that the Bill can be introduced to the Assembly on 30 November, so that the legislation can be enacted within this Assembly mandate," Minister O'Dowd.
"Bullying is a complex issue with no single, easy solution however, we all have a part to play in creating a society, and an education system, in which bullying behaviour is always challenged, and dealt with effectively, as soon as it rears its head."
(MH/LM)
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