Esther Ghey Campaigns for Online Safety Reform
Following the sentencing of her daughter Brianna's killers, Esther Ghey launched a high-profile campaign calling for stronger protections for children online. She met with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and presented a petition to Downing Street calling for under-16s to be restricted from accessing social media. Her advocacy was widely credited with accelerating governmental action on online safety for young people.
Impact & Significance
Transformed personal tragedy into a powerful campaign for child safety, drawing cross-party political support and elevating public awareness of the intersection between online harm and anti-trans hostility.
Reference Record
- Date
- February 2024
- Era
- 2020-present
- Sources
- 2
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