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Cyberbullying (SmartLaw Subscription)

During this lesson students explore the law in relation to cases of online bullying and the actions of school students. The focus of the lesson is on what might be considered inappropriate and the potential consequences of such behaviour.

Overview

According to research by the charity Ditch the Label, 7 in 10 young people have experienced cyberbullying, 20% of whom experience it daily. Support your students to know their legal rights and responsibilities online. This lesson can be run as a standalone topic or as a series of lessons alongside Social Media and the Law…

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Family Life

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Cyberbullying (SmartLaw Subscription)

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Who Owns Your Data?

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Social Media and the Law (KS4) (SmartLaw Subscription)

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Conflict: Part 2 – Mediation

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The NHS

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Keeping Safe At Home

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Migration of People

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Where do you stand?

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Filter Bubbles: Tell Me What I Want To Hear

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Learning About the Law (SmartLaw Subscription)

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Who’s Really Paying for COVID?

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Tackling Discrimination (SmartLaw Subscription)

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Sentencing Myths (SmartLaw Subscription)

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