Bullying
Bullying allegations surface on set of HBO's Harry Potter TV series
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HBO's Harry Potter TV adaptation, filming its first season near Watford, UK, for a 2027 premiere, is addressing bullying claims including a fight between two 12-year-old extras, as reported by The Sun. Production has implemented a zero-tolerance policy, warnings, and support resources like counseling to maintain a safe environment amid a large young cast.
Counselor Matthias Rowe appeals to parents in Dalarna to wait until children reach secondary school age before giving them smartphones. The statement follows revelations of chat groups in Hedemora containing insults and death threats between children.
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Three high school learners in Limpopo have been arrested for the alleged bullying of a fellow student at Ralson Tshinanne Secondary School outside Thohoyandou. The victim attempted suicide at home but was rescued by his parents. Police state the victim endured constant bullying and assault from the suspects, aged 17 to 21.
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo commits to eradicating bullying in schools. He emphasizes the need for collaboration among government, schools, and parents to create a safe environment for children. Pramono also calls for strengthened oversight and prevention to avoid recurrence.
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A viral video of pupils assaulting a peer at Milnerton High School in Cape Town has highlighted the pervasive crisis of school violence in South Africa. Eight pupils were arrested following the incident, which underscores a broader pattern where 3.2 million learners experience bullying annually, double the global average. This violence mirrors societal issues, including normalized aggression and entrenched corporal punishment.
Six of eight boys charged with assaulting a 16-year-old cancer survivor at Milnerton High School in Cape Town have been granted R2,000 bail each. The attack, captured in a viral video, involved weapons like a hockey stick and prompted school suspensions and calls for better anti-bullying measures. The case was postponed to allow the accused to prepare for exams.
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Sevilla's Irlandesas Loreto school failed to activate mandatory anti-bullying protocols despite family complaints about a 14-year-old student who died by suicide this week. Andalusia's Department of Educational Development has identified possible negligence and will refer the case to the Prosecutor's Office. The Andalusian Ombudsman is also launching an ex officio investigation.