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Court Orders New Inquest into Jools Sweeney’s Death; Mother Urges Online Safety Reforms

A UK court has mandated a new inquest into the death of 14-year-old Jools Sweeney, as his mother, Ellen Roome, calls for stricter online child safety regulations. Stay informed with Policy-Wire's...

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July 17, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — London, UK — A court has ordered a new inquest into the death of 14-year-old Jools Sweeney.

The development follows pleas from his mother, Ellen Roome, for greater online child safety measures.

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