After Molly's inquest, Prince William tweets on internet safety
01-10-2022
By Jawad Hussain
After the inquiry into Molly Russell's death, Prince William believes online safety for teens should be "a precondition, not an afterthought."
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Coroner: London youngster self-harmed while depressed and affected by online information.
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Molly's father Ian urged for immediate online safety improvements.
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No parent should go through what Ian Russell's family did, the prince added.
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It's rare for a member of the Royal Family to remark during or after legal proceedings, but the new Prince of Wales has advocated for mental health before.
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Prince William met Russell in November 2019 and wrote, "They're so brave." Online safety for kids shouldn't be an afterthought. After Molly's inquest, Prince tweets about online safety
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Molly committed suicide in 2017, and the coroner stated the self-harm and suicide photos she saw online "shouldn't have been available to a youngster."
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After Friday's session, Mr. Russell stated, "It's time to protect our innocent young people instead of letting [social media] platforms monetise children's agony."
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Mr Walker, the senior coroner for north London, said Molly was healthy, prospering at school, and interested in the performing arts.
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The coroner said Molly's depression was usual for her age. Her condition deteriorated into depression, the inquiry heard.
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"Suicide is not a safe conclusion," Mr. Walker said.
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She committed suicide due to depression and online content.
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"Molly subscribed to several web sites," he said. She had access to self-harm and suicide-related photos, videos, and writing.