Bereaved mum who is campaigning for law change appointed MBE
Published: 12/30/2025

Bereaved mum campaigning for law change appointed MBE for work in children's online safety after son's tragic death in 2022. Ellen Roome advocates for parents to access children's social media accounts posthumously. Her efforts triggered a parliamentary debate and aim to grant bereaved parents the right to examine digital data after a child's passing. Ellen's heartfelt advocacy has sparked awareness and potential legal changes in the UK.



