The Latest Breaking News from Molly Russell

The recent inquest into the death of British teenager Molly Russell in 2017 has concluded that the 14-year-old “died from an act of self harm while suffering from depression and the negative effects of online content”. For some people, this ruling will be confirmation of what they have long suspected…

Coroner Andrew Walker has issued six recommendations following Molly's death

Andrew Walker’s report says government should consider separate platforms for adults and children

It comes after a coroner recommended better self-regulation

But where is the responsibility on the part of social media giants when it comes to the deaths of children like Molly Russell.

Ofcom study covers Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter and YouTube, all of which have age limits of 13

The broadcaster says the mobiles would be taken away if his kids 'cross the line' and he also restricts device use from their bedrooms

Former health secretary opened up about his brother’s suicide and called on government to introduce new 10-year suicide prevention strategy

Ian Russell, whose daughter took her own life, says ‘waiting around’ leaves children exposed to harmful content

Heartbroken Ian Russell spoke with his 14-year-old daughter Molly before she took her own life, with the teen's mum discovering her lifeless body the next morning

Online content was blamed for the 14-year-old’s death yet some harmful posts remain live on site, including suicide-related content