The survey of 1,145 gay and lesbian secondary school pupils, by gayequality campaigners Stonewall, found just under two-thirds have beenthe victims of homophobic bullying. A third say school staff, includingteachers, are responsible for homophobic incidents.
Stonewall wants schools to develop policies on the issue and more stafftraining on preventing such incidents.
Alan Wardle, Stonewall's director of public and parliamentary affairs'said: "Schools and councils must say homophobic bullying won't betolerated." www.stonewall.org.uk
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