Father of Molly Russell condemns rushed social media limits

Ian Russell, father of Molly Russell, says rushing government plans to curb children’s social media use is deplorable and warns that bans could backfire. The government is weighing restrictions such as an under-16 ban or targeting high-risk platforms, but details remain unclear. Russell advocates stronger enforcement of existing laws, while Ofcom defends progress but acknowledges gaps. New polling from the Molly Rose Foundation shows substantial exposure to high-risk content among girls and teens, underscoring ongoing safety concerns.