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The Latest Breaking News from Molly Russell

Rio Ferdinand blames ‘male chauvinists’ and ‘archaic thinking’ for online Lioness abuse

Exclusive: Ex-England defender tells The Independent social media is ‘playground to spout abuse’

The Independent UK

Molly Russell’s father calls for independent regulation of online platforms

Ian Russell said ‘the age of self-regulation on internet platforms must be ended for the sake and safety of our children’.

The Independent UK

Now we know for sure that big tech peddles despair, we must protect ourselves

After the Molly Russell case, there can be no doubt: our anger must be put to good use, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK

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Anxious people are twice as likely to become depressed from social media, study finds

Findings come as Molly Russell inquest finds that social-media content viewed by the teenager prior to her suicide was “not safe”

Evening Standard

TechScape: Social media firms face a safety reckoning after the Molly Russell inquest

In this week’s newsletter: The question of tougher regulation is back following an inquest into the death of a 14-year-old who viewed significant amounts of harmful online content

The Guardian - UK

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

Coroner finds social media contributed to 14-year-old Molly Russell’s death. How should parents and platforms react?

Last week, London coroner Andrew Walker delivered his findings from the inquest into 14-year-old schoolgirl Molly Russell’s death, concluding she “died from an act of self harm while suffering from depression and the negative effects of online content”.

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Children need to be protected from toxic social media platforms

Letters: Readers reflect on the Molly Russell inquest verdict and hope that it will be a turning point for technology firms

The Guardian - UK

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

‘Poisonous’: how WhatsApp is exposing UK school children to bullying and harmful content

Teachers say they are powerless to deal with damaging elements of social media and are calling for more parental vigilance

The Guardian - UK

What the papers say – October 1

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The Independent UK

William says children need more online protection after Molly Russell’s death

On Thursday evening the Prince of Wales said on Twitter “no parent should ever have to endure” what the family went through.

The Independent UK

‘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

Prince William says online safety must be priority following Molly Russell death

‘Online safety for children cannot be an afterthought,’ Prince William said

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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"

The Guardian - UK

The Molly Russell inquest verdict damns Silicon Valley. There can be no more excuses

These companies make decisions that harm children. The government must take action, say the NSPCC’s Sir Peter Wanless and 5 Rights’ Lady Beeban Kidron

Chronicle Live

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

The Independent UK

Online Safety Bill amendment to be brought forward after Molly Russell inquest

Baroness Beeban Kidron said she will table a change to the legislation in the House of Lords after the coroner’s conclusion on Friday.

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The Independent UK

‘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

Russell family lawyer says after landmark ruling some inquests not done properly

Merry Varney, from Leigh Day solicitors, said not all bereaved relatives have had the chance to seek answers.

The Independent UK

Negative effects of online content ‘contributed to Molly Russell’s death’

Molly Russell ended her life in November 2017.

Manchester Evening News

Schoolgirl, 14, died after suffering 'negative effects of online content', coroner concludes

Molly Russell's father said he hopes the conclusion of the inquest will bring about 'much-needed change'

Daily Record

'Depressed' Molly Russell took her own life after viewing online content 'no child should see'

The teenager accessed material from the 'ghetto of the online world', with her family arguing that sites such as Pinterest and Instagram recommended accounts or posts that 'promoted' suicide and self-harm.

The Independent UK

Coroner’s conclusions important step towards much-needed change – Ian Russell

Molly Russell’s father spoke on the steps of North London Coroner’s Court following the inquest’s conclusion on Friday.

The Independent UK

Online posts viewed by Molly Russell were not safe for a child to see – coroner

Andrew Walker concluded the 14-year-old died ‘from an act of self-harm while suffering depression and the negative effects of online content’.

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