Molly Russell inquest live: Schoolgirl died by self-harm after viewing online content, coroner concludes, in case that 'should send shockwaves through Silicon Valley'

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'Please do what you can to live long and stay strong.' Molly Russell's father says he hopes the inquest's conclusion into his daughter's death will be 'an important step in bringing about much needed change'. Latest: 📺 Sky 501 and YouTube

Her family say sites such as Pinterest and Instagram recommended accounts or posts that 'promoted' suicide and self-harmAnyone feeling emotionally distressed or suicidal can call Samaritans for help on 116 123 or email [email protected]. A Sky News investigation has found that suicide-related material Molly Russell viewed remained on Instagram even this week.

"We’ll continue our work with the world’s leading independent experts to help ensure that the changes we make offer the best possible protection and support for teens." "It's almost five years since Molly died and we are still waiting for the promised government legislation. "Molly’s family will forever pay the price of Meta and Pinterest’s abject failure to protect her from content no child should see, but the Online Safety Bill is a once in a generation opportunity to reverse this imbalance between families and Big Tech.

The commissioner said:"What the court has been hearing and what has been reported is absolutely harrowing. He says:"In some cases, the content was particularly graphic, tending to portray self-harm and suicide as an inevitable consequence of a condition that could not be recovered from.

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