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Teen Sues for Smartphone Ban in English Schools

11/10/2025

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Flossie McShea, a 17-year-old from Devon, has sued Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson to ban smartphones in English schools.
Another claimant, Katie Moore, says her daughter faced issues, including explicit images shared in changing rooms.
Dr. Ciarán Murphy, a child protection expert, supports the case.
Lawyers say the government ignored smartphone risks to children, despite having a chance to implement a national ban.

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Story summary

Flossie McShea, a 17-year-old from Devon, has sued Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson to ban smartphones in English schools.
Another claimant, Katie Moore, says her daughter faced issues, including explicit images shared in changing rooms.
Dr. Ciarán Murphy, a child protection expert, supports the case.
Lawyers say the government ignored smartphone risks to children, despite having a chance to implement a national ban.