Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Should cyberbullying be a crime?
Position‹2 of 2

No, cyberbullying should not be a crime

This position holds that cyberbullying should not be a criminal offence, arguing that the conduct cannot be defined without catching ordinary speech, that most offenders are themselves children, and that schools and civil remedies suit it better.

Supporting arguments · 2

  1. The conduct cannot be defined without criminalising ordinary speech
  2. Most offenders are children, and prosecution is the wrong instrument for them