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Georgia Harrison warns of child suicide risk from explicit images
Reality TV personality Georgia Harrison has voiced grave concerns that a lack of action on non-consensual explicit images is driving children to suicide. Speaking on ITV's Good Morning Britain, she advocated for an immediate online 'kill switch' and highlighted the persistent availability of AI-generated child abuse imagery.
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Fraud victims report lasting impact on mental health
Nearly two-thirds of fraud victims reported increased stress, and over half experienced negative impacts on their mental health, according to a survey by consumer group Which?. Unauthorised fraud and impersonation scams were the most common types.
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Courts · BromleyOrpington man avoids jail for child communication offence
An Orpington man has avoided prison after pleading guilty to attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child. Matthew Nott was sentenced at Bromley Magistrates' Court and ordered to pay costs and a surcharge.
Bromley2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Courts · CroydonCroydon teenager admits encouraging self-harm on apps
A 15-year-old boy has admitted encouraging self-harm and making indecent images of a child. The offences took place in Croydon between October 2024 when he was 13. A further hearing is set for September 10.
Croydon2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 55 · Hype 41
LatestHarrow father’s evidence helps secure £421m Meta fine for child safety failings
Ian Russell, father of Molly Russell from Harrow, gave evidence in a US court case that fined Meta £421m for child safety failings. The judge directed most funds to treatment services, as campaigners urge the UK to enforce stricter online safety laws for under-16s.
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