Esther Ghey, the mother of murdered teenager Brianna Ghey, has called for a ban on social media for children under 16, describing it as 'an absolute cesspit.'

She believes that Brianna's exposure to violent content on social media and the dark web contributed to her tragic fate, highlighting the urgent need for stricter online safety measures.

Brianna was lured to a park in Cheshire on February 11, 2023, where she was brutally stabbed 28 times by her schoolfriends, Scarlett Jenkinson and Eddie Ratcliffe, both aged 15.

Jenkinson and Ratcliffe were convicted and sentenced to life in prison, receiving minimum terms of 22 and 20 years respectively, with the court noting their lack of remorse.

Esther has expressed frustration over the inadequate support from social media companies when harmful comments about Brianna were reported, emphasizing the negative impact of online trolling.

In response to her daughter's death, Esther has turned her grief into activism, advocating for mindfulness education in schools and tighter regulations for social media to protect children.

Her campaign includes calls for an age limit on smartphone use, stricter controls on social media access, and tougher actions on knife crime.

A documentary titled 'Brianna: A Mother’s Story' will air on March 27, 2025, aiming to address online safety issues and the impact of social media on young people.

Esther has previously met with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to discuss online safety, criticizing the Online Safety Act for being insufficient.

She believes that social media companies prioritize profit over user safety, particularly for children, and supports Australia's recent law banning under-16s from social media.

The documentary features interviews with Brianna's friends, who describe her as kind and funny, while also discussing her struggles with mental health exacerbated by harmful online content.

Esther founded Peace & Mind UK to promote mindfulness education and has published a memoir detailing her and Brianna's experiences with social media.