Awaiting the Attorney General’s Response

On 8 December, my barrister Harry Lambert wrote to the Attorney General asking for permission to apply for a new inquest into the death of my son, Jools.

If the Attorney General grants permission, we must then apply to the High Court for a new inquest. There are still hurdles to overcome.

If a new inquest is granted, once successful at the High Court, the Data Use and Access Act 2025 can be used by the coroner to obtain Jools’ online and social media data. This evidence is currently inaccessible and, without it, important questions remain unanswered.

There has been no direct response to us yet, but I know how much time and care many MPs and Peers have given in writing to the Attorney General in support of my application, and I am deeply grateful for that. My MP, Max Wilkinson, has shared confirmation from the Solicitor General that the application has been received and is now under consideration.

I also want to say a heartfelt thank you to Harry Lambert and Outer Temple Chambers for undertaking this work pro bono. Their commitment, care and belief in the importance of getting answers has meant more to me than I can properly put into words.

I am sharing this not just as an update, but because this matters far beyond my own family. When digital evidence is not preserved or accessible, families are left without answers, and opportunities to protect other children are lost.

Fingers crossed we hear more soon. 🤞