Ellen Roome
Ellen Roome is the mother of 14-year-old Jools Sweeney, who took his own life after an online challenge. She is campaigning for legislative changes that would grant parents access to their deceased children's social media accounts, believing this could provide vital insights into their online interactions.
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Ellen Roome is the mother of Jools Sweeney, whose death was linked to a social media challenge.
Ban social media for UK teenagers now, say bereaved families
New Zealand· 2026-01-25
Ellen Roome is one of five British parents suing TikTok over their children's deaths.
TikTok hearing 'deeply painful' says campaigner Ellen Roome
United Kingdom· 2026-01-17
Ellen Roome demanded more rights for parents to access their children's social media accounts after the death of her 14-year-old son, Jools Sweeney.
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Hungary· 2026-01-17Ellen Roome is campaigning for legislation that will allow parents to access their children's social media accounts if they die.
Bereaved parents take on TikTokUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-16
Ellen Roome believes her son Jools died after an online challenge went wrong in 2022.
Harry and Meghan call for stronger social media protections for childrenUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-24
Ellen Roome believes her 14-year-old son Jools Sweeney died after an online challenge went wrong in 2022.
Bereaved parents demand social media firms 'protect children'United Kingdom· 2025-04-24
