Honey Cook, a 15-year-old from Barnsley, tragically took her own life in 2021 after sustained cyberbullying. Despite months of abusive messages, schools and authorities dismissed concerns as "just banter." Her mother Gemma now campaigns through Bee Kind for Honey, advocating for mandatory cyberbullying education and Honey's Law to criminalise persistent cyberbullying of minors.

Nina Jane Patel, a researcher and technology abuse expert, experienced virtual harassment in a VR platform within 60 seconds of entering. Her avatar was groped while assailants shouted racist and sexual slurs. Despite becoming a global voice for virtual safety, no legal justice has been achieved, highlighting critical gaps in virtual environment protections.