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Jay Slater's mum says online trolls sent her 'to hell and back' after he disappeared in Tenerife

Jay Slater's mum says online trolls sent her 'to hell and back' after he disappeared in Tenerife

Summary

Jay Slater's mother, Debbie Duncan, is advocating for a new law, called Jay's Law, to address the issue of online trolls targeting grieving families. This initiative follows the death of her son, Jay, whose disappearance and accidental death in Tenerife led to widespread online conspiracy theories and harassment. The family’s local MP supports this campaign, and efforts are underway to discuss the law with other government officials.

Key Facts

  • Jay Slater went missing in Tenerife and was found dead nearly a month later.
  • Conspiracy theories emerged online regarding his death, despite an inquest ruling it as an accident.
  • Jay’s mother, Debbie Duncan, is leading a campaign for "Jay's Law" to stop online trolling of grieving families.
  • The local Member of Parliament (MP) supports the creation of this law.
  • Debbie Duncan reported facing severe online harassment, including fake images and conspiracy content.
  • A documentary about Jay's disappearance was made, but conspiracy theories continued.
  • A Parliamentary petition has been launched to support Jay's Law.
  • A cross-party meeting of MPs and ministers is being organized to discuss the law’s introduction.
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