General Article UK universities urged to do more to tackle online harassment

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As new guidance is issued, expert says less than a quarter have adequate procedures.

By David Batty

Universities UK has published guidance for its members on how to tackle online harassment including cyberstalking, trolling and sexting.

Internet safety experts say less than a quarter of UK universities have adequate procedures to deal with harmful or illegal online behaviour by students and staff, including the possession and sharing of child abuse images.

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