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An advert created in memory of a teenager, who took an overdose of pills after being bullied, will be broadcast on the internet.An advert created in memory of a teenager, who took an overdose of pills after being bullied, will be broadcast on the internet.
Showing scenes of a teenage girl sewing her mouth shut, it has been ruled too shocking for television but will be shown online and in cinemas.Showing scenes of a teenage girl sewing her mouth shut, it has been ruled too shocking for television but will be shown online and in cinemas.
Megan Gillan, of Macclesfield, died in her bedroom after being tormented on social networking site Bebo.Megan Gillan, of Macclesfield, died in her bedroom after being tormented on social networking site Bebo.
Her family said the campaign was a fitting tribute to their loved one.Her family said the campaign was a fitting tribute to their loved one.
Entitled 'You Can Speak Out Now' it is part of a £1.2m campaign by children's charity Beatbullying.Entitled 'You Can Speak Out Now' it is part of a £1.2m campaign by children's charity Beatbullying.
The advert promotes a website, cybermentors.org.uk, which allows young people who have been bullied to help each other and discuss their problems.The advert promotes a website, cybermentors.org.uk, which allows young people who have been bullied to help each other and discuss their problems.
This dedication is a fitting legacy and one which, we hope, means no other families must suffer the loss we have Megan Gillan's familyThis dedication is a fitting legacy and one which, we hope, means no other families must suffer the loss we have Megan Gillan's family
A spokeswoman for Clearcast, which decides which adverts can be shown on British television, said it was felt some scenes would be viewed as offensive.A spokeswoman for Clearcast, which decides which adverts can be shown on British television, said it was felt some scenes would be viewed as offensive.
Megan, who was a 15-year-old student at Macclesfield High School in Cheshire, was found dead by her father in her bedroom on 19 January last year.Megan, who was a 15-year-old student at Macclesfield High School in Cheshire, was found dead by her father in her bedroom on 19 January last year.
Beatbullying's chief executive, Emma-Jane Cross, said: "We are proud of this advert and the way it makes you stop and understand the impact bullying can have on its victims.Beatbullying's chief executive, Emma-Jane Cross, said: "We are proud of this advert and the way it makes you stop and understand the impact bullying can have on its victims.
"But we were disappointed that Clearcast refused to let this advert go on to TV."But we were disappointed that Clearcast refused to let this advert go on to TV.
"We know that 69% of young people have been bullied and it is imperative that people know cybermentors.org.uk is there to give them support.""We know that 69% of young people have been bullied and it is imperative that people know cybermentors.org.uk is there to give them support."
A statement released by Megan's family said: "We believe Megan would have supported and benefited from CyberMentors so this dedication is a fitting legacy and one which, we hope, means no other families must suffer the loss we have."A statement released by Megan's family said: "We believe Megan would have supported and benefited from CyberMentors so this dedication is a fitting legacy and one which, we hope, means no other families must suffer the loss we have."
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