Bullying And Its Negative Impact On Egyptian Society

In recent years, the issue of bullying has emerged as a growing concern in Egyptian society, with alarming increases in incidents reported across various sectors, including schools, universities, and the workplace. This alarming trend has necessitated a closer examination of the criminal nature of bullying and the legal measures in place to address this pervasive problem.

The Egyptian Penal Code has taken a proactive stance in defining and combating the crime of bullying. The Egyptian law No. 189 of 2020 Article No. (309) (bis\\B) provides a comprehensive definition, stating that bullying encompasses "any statement or display of power or control by the perpetrator or exploitation of a weakness of the victim or a condition that the perpetrator believes is offensive to the victim, such as gender, race, religion, physical characteristics, health or mental condition, or social level, with the intention of intimidating the victim, subjecting them to ridicule,