Cyberbullying must be tackled

The time has now come for tough legislation regarding bullying in society, and cyberbullying in particular.

Cyberbullying appears to have become frighteningly prevalent, ranging from cruel bullying at school level to online campaigns designed to intimidate. Most recently a music act was shamefully prevented from performing in Israel.

Legislation as it currently stands, (including Department of Education School Guidelines which date from 1993), simply does not cater for the level and kind of bullying that individuals can be subjected to in this technological age.