Molly Russell's father Ian has urged social media companies not to "drag their feet" in implementing recommendations by the coroner in his daughter's inquest, including separate platforms for adults and children and better self-regulation.
Senior coroner Andrew Walker sent his report to businesses such as Meta, Pinterest, Twitter and Snapchat as well as to Michelle Donelan, Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, telling them: "In my opinion action should be taken to prevent future deaths and I believe you and/or your organisation have the power to take such action."
He said they were under a duty to respond within 56 days - by December 8 - with "details of action taken or proposed to be taken, setting out the timetable for action. Otherwise you must explain why no action is proposed."
