Teenager's inquest to reopen after mum's campaign
The High Court in England and Wales has ordered a fresh inquest into the 2022 death of 14-year-old Jools Sweeney. The decision aims to allow a deeper investigation into the role of social media and digital device data in his death.
Why it matters
This ruling sets a legal precedent for using modern data access laws to hold social media companies accountable for their impact on child safety.
Image source, Handout Image caption, The High Court has quashed the conclusion of an inquest into 14-year-old Jools Sweeney's death after a successful legal challenge from his mother Ellen Roome
The article reports on a legal proceeding and family advocacy without taking a political stance, maintaining a neutral, factual tone.
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