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Petition for a legal duty of care in higher education reaches its target

31st March 2023

The LEARN Network petition to have a legal duty of care implemented in higher education passed 100,000 signatures earlier this month, meaning it will be debated publicly in parliament. The petition of The LEARN Network to have a legal duty of care implemented in higher education institutions reached its goal of 100,000 signatures on 15 ...


Harry’s Law petition adds requirements for universities

21st February 2023

The petition, which expires in May, is pushing for transparency from universities regarding student deaths by suicide. The petition to present Harry’s Law as legislation now includes a requirement for coroners to inform undersigned if a student death is deemed a suicide.  Last month, The Glasgow Guardian co-signed the petition along with 22 student papers ...


Families of bereaved students say government response is inadequate

21st February 2023

Last month, The Glasgow Guardian reported on a petition launched by The LEARN Network, a group of over 20 bereaved families of students who had died by suicide during their time at university. The petition called for a legal duty of care be implemented across higher education to ensure that students be protected throughout their ...