What the Children’s Justice Act says about bullying - NPA

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Bullying at schools is rife, the National Prosecuting Authority advocate’s Dr Vuyo Ketelo breaks down what the law is pertaining to bullying.

death has sparked outrage and renewed calls for greater awareness around the damaging effects of bullying and for stricter action and consequences against perpetrators.

In the video widely circulated on social media, a passive Lufuno can be seen being repeatedly slapped by another learner while other learners gather to watch and cheer. She was convicted of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. The incident was also captured on video and which went viral on social media. In the clip, the attacker is seen ripping off the teen’s underwear and dragging her along the ground, and then pushing away a boy who tries to intervene, this as she kicks the victim in the face.

“In terms of the Child Justice Act, a child means any person who is under the age of 18 years. What happens when children find themselves in conflict with law? Once these children find themselves in conflict with the law, their cases are heard at the Child Justice Court, but before it goes to the actual court, a preliminary inquiry is held, so as to understand the circumstances and the reasons why the child committed such an offence.

 

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Interesting! What instrument of restorative justice is applied when there is pack predatory bullying - which is wilful, intentional and planned?

'Spare the rod and spoil the child'... and let other innocent people deal with the aftermath

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Corporal punishment used to be an uncle,older brother to children that were bullied back then,you knew what was in store for you if you were reported for the misdeed.

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