- Kenneth Law, a Canadian man accused of selling lethal substances linked to 112 deaths in the UK, will not face prosecution in Britain.
- The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and National Crime Agency (NCA) confirmed they would not seek his extradition, sayingting he should be sentenced for his full offending within a single process in Canada.
- Law is expected to plead guilty to charges of aiding suicide in Canada, where he allegedly sold 1,200 packages across 40 countries, including 330 products to the UK.
- Bereaved families, including those of Aimee Walton and Thomas Parfett, have expressed anger and called for a public inquiry into how these deaths were allowed to happen in the UK.
- The Molly Rose Foundation described the decision as a “bitter blow” for families seeking justice and highlighted ongoing concerns about the availability of such substances.
- If you are experiencing feelings of distress, or are struggling to cope, you can speak to the Samaritans, in confidence, on 116 123 (UK and ROI), email jo@samaritans.org, or visit the Samaritans website to find details of your nearest branch. If you are based in the USA, and you or someone you know needs mental health assistance right now, call the National Suicide Prevention Helpline on 1-800-273-TALK (8255). This is a free, confidential crisis hotline that is available to everyone 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you are in another country, you can go to www.befrienders.org to find a helpline near you.
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