Molly Russell's father criticizes rushed UK government plans for social media ban on young people
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Laura Kuenssberg
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Summary
Ian Russell, father of 14-year-old Molly Russell who died by suicide after viewing harmful online content, criticizes the UK government's reported plan to ban young people from social media platforms. He describes the rushed approach as "deplorable" and motivated by political reasons, arguing that blanket bans are "sledgehammer techniques" that would create more problems. The government, led by Sir Keir Starmer, is expected to announce a crackdown on children's social media access next week.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledSledgehammer techniques like bans would only cause more problems.
The process had been rushed for political reasons, which he called 'deplorable'.
He is 'dismayed' by reports the government is to ban young people from using some social media platforms.
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