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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Helen Pidd North of England editor

Brianna Ghey’s mother warns tech bosses more children will die without action

Head shot of Esther Ghey in shadow, as she poses for a portrait in Manchester the day after holding a vigil marking the first anniversary of her daughter's murder
Esther Ghey has said she supports a total ban on social media access for under-16s. Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The Guardian

The mother of Brianna Ghey has called for her murder to be a “tipping point” in how society views “the mess” of the internet, warning that a generation of anxious young people will grow up lacking resilience.

Esther Ghey said technology companies had a “moral responsibility” to restrict access to harmful online content. She supports a total ban on social media access for under-16s – a move currently under debate in certain legislatures, including Florida in the US.

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