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just a very quick question about laws in school about gays

Discussion in 'Coming Out Advice' started by SeanR, Dec 11, 2008.

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  1. SeanR

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    in my thread before, I never got an answer to an important question. as the title in the last thread would distract others from this question, I decided to make this thread.

    basically, is there any sort of law that prevents school staff (who know I'm gay) from telling anyone I'm gay?
    it's been bugging me for ages :S
     
    #1 SeanR, Dec 11, 2008
  2. Dazed

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    i dont know about england but in the US there are no laws that stop teachers from telling.
     
    #2 Dazed, Dec 11, 2008
  3. Drizzt DoUrden

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    I'm not sure... It definitely depends on whether you're talking about teachers telling your parents or anyone else. I don't think you can stop them from telling your parents (I could be wrong) but if they tell someone else, it could be considered harrassment or slander or the like.
     
    #3 Drizzt DoUrden, Dec 11, 2008
  4. SeanR

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    I'm mainly concerned about students and anyone in a college I'm going to. my parents will be told by the time I'm in college :slight_smile:
     
    #4 SeanR, Dec 12, 2008
  5. Gumtree

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    I believe that confidentiality laws extend to all humans, but they have limits and conditions.

    There is nothing that can stop your teachers having the right to tell your parent/guardian anything about you.

    For certain things such as self harm, instability etc that wouldn't be considered crimes but unhealthy, all public servants are law bound to tell the authorities.

    As for sexuality, I would assume that you can definately request that it remains secret, but the staff will always reserve the right to tell higher ranking staff, school counsellors etc and your parents.
     
    #5 Gumtree, Dec 12, 2008
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