There has been an increasing awareness over the past few decades of bullying and the effect it has on the educational and social achievements of children and young people.
Evidence on the effects of bullying were taken which suggested that it causes a number of problems ranging from general unhappiness, poor concentration, low-self esteem, psychosomatic symptoms and anxiety to depression, self-harm or suicide.
This report was appointed by the House of Commons to examine the expenditure, administration and policy.