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The Molly Rose Foundation is disappointed that the Online Safety Bill is to be watered down by the removal of measures that would have forced social media sites to take down material designated ‘harmful but legal’.

The proposal to introduce a new criminal offence of ‘encouraging self-harm’ within the draft Online Safety Bill appears a significant move.

The Molly Rose Foundation (MRF) has welcomed the Online Safety Bill’s return to the government’s legislative programme next month.

The Molly Rose Foundation welcomes any steps to help make the online world safer but we are disappointed that one of the world’s largest tech companies isn’t doing more to protect children on it’s platforms

Baroness Kidron granted a Private Notice Question to ask The Government what plans they have to bring forward the Online Safety Bill during this parliamentary Session.

Senior Coroner Andrew Walker has issued his report to prevent future deaths following Molly’s inquest. The Molly Rose Foundation have issued a press release following his findings which can be read here

Almost five years ago, Molly Russell took her own life. As the inquest into Molly’s death concludes, Ian reflects on his journey for justice, and the influence of Molly’s story.

The Molly Rose Foundation is pleased with the coroner’s findings and has released a press statement which can be read in full here.

Molly’s inquest will resume for the second week on Monday 26rth September. This item contains information on the proceedings.

As we prepare for the second week of Molly’s inquest, a film examining the impact social media can have on young lives has been released by the teenage daughter of MP Damian Collins.

Senior coroner Andrew Walker has ruled that the tech chiefs appear in person at Molly’s inquest which is due to start on 19th September