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Molly Russell coroner calls for review of children’s social media access

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

The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2022

Madonna King: ‘Monetising misery’ – social media blamed for harming children

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

The New Daily · Oct 13, 2022

Delays to online safety bill will endanger young people, says Molly Russell’s father

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

The Guardian - UK · Oct 9, 2022

The Guardian view on digital dangers: after Molly Russell, MPs must act

Editorial: Instagram and Pinterest led the teenager down a self-destructive path. New online safety measures can’t come soon enough

The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2022

Harry and Meghan appoint former Silicon Valley big wig as new PR chief after 'ditching' previous firm

Christine Weil Schirmer, who has previously worked for Apple and Pinterest, is already head of communications at the Sussexes' charity Archewell but will now also oversee the couple's publicity

Daily Mirror · Oct 1, 2022

Molly Russell was trapped by the cruel algorithms of Pinterest and Instagram

The coroner’s verdict was a world first in citing social media as a causal factor in a death

The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2022

‘Incredibly brave’: Prince of Wales hails Molly Russell’s parents after inquest

William spoke out after a coroner ruled social media content contributed to the death of the 14-year-old

Evening Standard · Sep 30, 2022

Prince William says online safety must be a priority after tragic girl's inquest

Prince William has praised the bravery of Molly Russell's family after a coroner ruled that the 14-year-old took her own life after "suffering from depression and the negative effects of online content"

Daily Mirror · Sep 30, 2022

Schoolgirl Molly Russell died after viewing online posts 'no child should see', says coroner

Molly Russell, 14, from Harrow in north-west London, ended her life in November 2017, prompting her family to campaign for better internet safety

Chronicle Live · Sep 30, 2022

‘Global first’ ruling that online content contributed to Molly Russell’s death

Coroner Andrew Walker said the material viewed by the teenager should not have been available for a child to see.

The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2022