Prosecute tech chiefs who endanger children, says Molly Russell’s father

Ian Russell says inquest into daughter's death is unique' opportunity to make online platforms safer

Molly Russell's father has called for a stronger UK online safety bill, including criminal sanctions for tech executives who endanger children's wellbeing, after criticising social media platforms' responses to a coroner's report on his daughter's death.

Ian Russell said the inquest into the death of Molly, 14, was a unique" opportunity for the tech industry and government to make online platforms safer. A coroner ruled in September that harmful online content contributed to the death of Molly, stating that she died from an act of self-harm whilst suffering from depression and the negative effects of online content".