Brianna Ghey’s Mother Renews Call for Social Media Ban for Under-16s

Esther Ghey criticizes tech companies for prioritizing profit over safety and highlights online harms in upcoming ITV documentary on her daughter’s life and murder.

• Brianna Ghey, a 16-year-old transgender teenager, was murdered in February 2023 by classmates Scarlett Jenkinson and Eddie Ratcliffe, who were sentenced to life imprisonment.
• The ITV documentary 'Brianna: A Mother’s Story,' airing March 27, 2025, celebrates Brianna’s life and examines the role of social media in her struggles and murder.
• Esther Ghey advocates for banning social media use for under-16s, citing harmful content like eating disorders, self-harm, and dangerous challenges as pervasive issues.
• Ghey has criticized social media platforms for inadequate responses to harmful content and accused them of prioritizing profit over user safety.
• The documentary features insights from law enforcement and tech experts, including a former Meta director, who warns of the dangers of unchecked algorithms.

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