Editor's note

Bullies don’t always think of themselves as bullies. This may be partly down to the fact that bullies have traditionally been portrayed as a bit oafish, having low IQ and poor social skills. But as both research and the bullying scandal in the UK parliament shows, this often isn’t the case in reality. So what’s the difference between bullying someone and just being tough on them? Chantal Gautier explains.

In England and Wales, children as young as ten can be arrested. This low age of criminal responsibility has attracted considerable criticism – it is the lowest in Europe (besides other UK jurisdictions) and significantly below international guidelines. But things were not always this way, as Ross Little explains. It’s only in the last few decades that English and Welsh systems have cracked down on such young offenders.

Under the leadership of David Cameron, the Conservative Party started to appeal to ethnic minority voters like never before. But thanks to Brexit and several controversial decisions, Theresa May seems to be undoing all her predecessor’s hard work. Rakib Ehsan warns that British Indians, a potentially key demographic in the next election, are losing patience with the PM.

Miriam Frankel

Science Editor

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Are you a bully? Here’s how to tell

Chantal Gautier, University of Westminster

Bullies have traditionally been viewed as having low IQ and social problems, but this often isn't the case.

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Congratulations, you’re ten! Now you can be arrested

Ross Little, De Montfort University

Why is the age of criminal responsibility in the UK the lowest in the European Union?

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Theresa May risks losing vital British Indian votes

Rakib Ehsan, Royal Holloway

An association with Brexit and a desire to win back the white working class aren't particularly appealing to minority voters.

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