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France has made it a potential criminal offense:
https://www.euronews.com/2021/12/03...nishing-school-bullying-with-prison-sentences
https://www.euronews.com/2021/12/03...nishing-school-bullying-with-prison-sentences
French MPs have approved a new law that will criminalise school bullying and provide further training for teachers to prevent harassment.
The proposed legislation will make school bullying a specific criminal offence, which either students or school staff can be held liable for.
Those found guilty could face fines of up to €45,000 and three years in prison if the bullying forces a victim to miss school or work for up to eight days.
But sentences can increase to ten years' imprisonment and a fine of €150,000 if the victim commits suicide or attempts to do so.