December 23, 2003

Paedophile fear over phone photos

Dark fears about camera phones resurface in Scotland, where a teachers' union has called for a ban on mobile phone cameras in schools, amid fears that the images could be used by paedophiles, according to the BBC.

"The Scottish Secondary Teachers' Association is worried the technology could have serious implications for the safety of pupils and staff.

It warned that mobile pictures could also be used to cheat in examinations.

The union called for a complete ban on the use of such phones within all school premises."