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Ellen awarded an MBE as a Campaigner, for services to Children’s Online Safety in the King’s 2026 New Year Honours List.
My Dad showing Jools his OBE In this photo, Jools is admiring his grandad’s OBE with such pride. My dad even allowed him to take it to primary school for show-and-tell. He was proud of what it represented: service and doing the right thing. Today, I find myself wondering what Jools, this beautiful boy of mine, would think about his mum, me, receiving an MBE. It STILL hasn’t quite sunk in. I’m just little me, trying to bring real change to protect children online, and to ensur
Dec 31, 20252 min read


#JoolsLaw - A Major Step Forward for Bereaved Parents
This week, Baroness Beeban Kidron has tabled a powerful amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill, one that would make data preservation automatic when a child dies. If passed, coroners would have to notify Ofcom within five working days of a child’s death, ensuring that all social media and online data is immediately preserved. Ofcom would then provide a standard template so coroners know exactly what information to request from platforms like TikTok, Snapchat and Meta, inclu
Oct 29, 20251 min read


Why automatic data preservation matters for bereaved families
Ofcom has issued its consultation on Data Preservation Notices (DPNs) and Coroner Information Notices (CINs). See......
Sep 19, 20252 min read


Lessons Learned from the Death of Our Daughter – “A Parent’s Perspective”.
I would like to introduce you to two incredibly brave parents whom I’ve had the privilege of meeting on this difficult journey. Their...
Jul 26, 20253 min read


Why Jools’ Law Must Be Compulsory: Preserving Digital Evidence After a Death
Jools looking at a laptop in despair When a child dies, families are plunged into a world of unimaginable grief, confusion, and...
Jul 22, 20252 min read


We did it! - JoolsLaw to be discussed in Parliament
We did it! - JoolsLaw to be discussed in Parliament
Nov 27, 20241 min read
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