France bans smartphones and tablets from schools to counter 'screen addiction' in children and teenagers

The French government has banned Smartphones and tablets from all French schools ahead of the academic year, after a new law was voted through Parliament yesterday.

The phone ban will apply to all pupils in France up to the age of 15, as of the start of the new term in September.

The new law fulfils a campaign promise by President Emmanuel Macron, but it has been criticised by the opposition as a 'publicity stunt'.

Under the new law, all connected devices must be left at home or remain switched off until the end of the day.

Source: Daily Mail.