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Labour Pledges Further Online Safety Regulation

Labour Pledges Further Online Safety Regulation

Published 03 January 2023

The Molly Rose Foundation (MRF) backs Labour’s pledge to introduce further online safety regulation in government if the Online Safety Bill is not strengthened during its passage through parliament.

The Centre For Countering Digital Hate: TikTok Report

The Centre For Countering Digital Hate: TikTok Report

Published 15 December 2022

The Molly Rose Foundation is backing a report compiled by the Centre for Countering Digital Hate, highlighting dangerous content promoting eating disorders and self-harm on TikTok.

Proposal to introduce a new criminal offence of ‘encouraging self-harm’

Proposal to introduce a new criminal offence of ‘encouraging self-harm’

Published 26 November 2022

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

Provisional date set for debate of Online Safety Bill

Provisional date set for debate of Online Safety Bill

Published 24 November 2022

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

Meta Announces New Measures To Protect Teens

Meta Announces New Measures To Protect Teens

Published 23 November 2022

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

Online Safety Bill To Be Watered Down By The Removal Of Measures To Take Down Material Designated ‘harmful But Legal’.

Online Safety Bill To Be Watered Down By The Removal Of Measures To Take Down Material Designated ‘harmful But Legal’.

Published 22 November 2022

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’.

Delay To The Online Safety Bill Debated In The House Of Lords

Delay To The Online Safety Bill Debated In The House Of Lords

Published 08 November 2022

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 Issues His Report To Prevent Future Deaths

Senior Coroner Andrew Walker Issues His Report To Prevent Future Deaths

Published 13 October 2022

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

Molly Russell: A Father’s Journey

Molly Russell: A Father’s Journey

Published 03 October 2022

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.

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