The Latest Breaking News from Molly Russell

The Online Safety Bill had been expected to return to the Commons on November 1.

Government ‘can’t decide if it wants to keep children safe online’, says Labour’s Lucy Powell

The Culture Secretary committed to strengthening the child protection aspect of the Bill which was put on hold during the Tory leadership race.

Ian Russell said it would "refocus their minds" if senior social media executives faced a prison sentence for not protecting users of their platform properly after the death of his daughter Molly, 14

Mr Russell, the father of teenager Molly Russell, said he ‘can’t wait’ to see responses to a Prevention of Future Deaths report.

Dame Caroline Dinenage was recognised by the Princess Royal on Tuesday for political and public service.

The recent inquest into the death of British teenager Molly Russell in 2017 has concluded that the 14-year-old “died from an act of self harm while suffering from depression and the negative effects of online content”. For some people, this ruling will be confirmation of what they have long suspected…

Coroner Andrew Walker has issued six recommendations following Molly's death

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

It comes after a coroner recommended better self-regulation

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