BEATBULLYING THE BIG MARCH CAMPAIGN

Early day motion 998, tabled 12 November 2010 by Annette Brooke (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 68 members.

That this House recognises that millions of young people experience bullying every year; notes that over three quarters of a million schools, parents, children, organisations and charities have joined The Big March, a campaign organised by the charity Beatbullying; is concerned that current legislation does not address fully the problem of bullying or cyber bullying; is further concerned that decisions on anti-bullying policy could be made without full evidence to guide them; and urges the Government to commission a cross-departmental review into how schools and communities can reduce incidents of bullying and protect children from violence and harassment.

Signatures by party: Labour 32, Liberal Democrat 28, DUP 4, Alliance 1, Conservative 1, Green 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.