Bereaved mum who is campaigning for law change appointed MBE
Summary
Ellen Roome, whose son died in 2022, has been appointed an MBE for her efforts in campaigning for parents to have access to the social media accounts of their deceased children. She began the campaign after her 14-year-old son's death, which was related to an online challenge. Roome's activism led to a parliamentary debate, and she continues to push for legislative changes.Key Facts
- Ellen Roome's son, Jools Sweeney, died at age 14 in April 2022.
- Roome believes accessing Jools' social media could provide insights into his death.
- She campaigns for legal changes to let parents access their deceased children's social media accounts.
- Roome's campaign has triggered a parliamentary debate and aims to achieve law changes by March.
- She has been awarded an MBE for her work in children's online safety.
- The proposed legal changes would incorporate digital checks into post-mortem procedures.
- Mary Hutton and Prof David Main have also been recognized for their contributions in different fields in Gloucestershire.
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