Russian schools will severely punish cases of bullying. If the management agency does not intervene or shows indifference according to the principle “children will figure it out themselves”, they will face large fines or even criminal liability. report Baza is involved in judicial practice.
According to the Telegram channel, in the Khabarovsk Territory, the mother of a girl who was bullied by her classmates for 3 years sued the school for compensation of 270 thousand rubles for mental damage. Classmates insulted her, covered her in flour, damaged her furniture, and hid her clothes. The teachers did not respond to the mother's complaints.
Lawyer Anton Lyangert of the MUR Department explains why the responsibility is placed on the shoulders of the school and not on the parents of the offenders. According to him, the school has the obligation to control students and ensure safety within the school. When bullying occurs in school, educators must take action. They are obliged to invite psychologists, the offender's parents and report the situation to the committee on juvenile affairs.
In addition, the age of the invader also plays an important role. In Russia, responsibility often begins at age 16. Since schools are obliged to prevent harm, they are responsible for causing such behavior, experts note.
It is also important to note that bullying can lead to administrative or criminal liability. Although the law does not have a separate provision on bullying, the actions of aggressors may be regulated by other standards. Parents are encouraged to promptly record assaults, collect evidence, and request a school response. The lawyer emphasized that this is the only way to ensure the protection of the child.
