Bereaved UK father criticises social media firms' response to tragedy


In his inquest into Molly Russell's death, Walker ruled that she had died from an act of self-harm while suffering from the "negative effects of online content". — Photo by Rami Al-zayat on Unsplash

LONDON: The father of a teenage girl who died in Britain after viewing harmful online content on Monday criticised the response of social media companies to a report aimed at preventing future tragedies.

Londoner Ian Russell, the father of 14-year-old Molly, described their reaction as "underwhelming and unsurprising", demonstrating "business as usual" approach.

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