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Written question asked by Lord Tope (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 November 2000. It was answered by Baroness Blackstone (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 November 2000.


Blackstone, Baroness

Question
Whether in the light of the judgment in the Manchester County Court on 11 October by Judge Richard Holman awarding damages against Trafford Education Authority to a school pupil who had suffered a lengthy period of bullying, they will issue new guidance reminding schools that they have a duty of care to protect pupils from homophobic bullying and requiring them to include in personal, social and health education programmes lessons which lead pupils to understand the problems which young gay and lesbian people face. [HL 4462].

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL 4462; 618 c144-5WA
Session
1999-00
Subjects
Bullying Damages Greater Manchester Judgements Pupils Schools Sexuality