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Metropolitan Police to Return Lost Items of Bullied Schoolgirl Mia Janin

The return of Mia Janin's lost sim card and phone comes after her tragic suicide in 2021, sparking a broader discussion on bullying and online safety.

  • Mia Janin, a 14-year-old student at Jewish Free School in London, took her own life in March 2021 after being bullied.
  • Her father claims the school advised students to delete messages during the police investigation, raising concerns over evidence handling.
  • Scotland Yard has located and is arranging the return of Mia's lost sim card and phone, previously misplaced during the investigation.
  • The incident has reignited debates on the role of technology in schools and the responsibility of social media platforms in safeguarding users.
  • Mia's father praises the Online Safety Bill passed last year, highlighting the need for better protection against harmful online content.
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