Anti-bullying laws follow Irish teen’s suicide in US

NEW YORK legislators are set to introduce sweeping new anti-bullying laws in response to the tragic death of Co Clare girl Phoebe Prince.

Just days after Massachusetts signed “Phoebe’s Law” onto the statutes in honour of the 15-year-old who died by suicide after being subjected to a lengthy bullying campaign, a second State has announced plans to establish similar measures.

New York senator George Winner has confirmed he will co-sponsor a bill he said could significantly reduce the risk of bullying in classrooms.