Anger at decision not to extradite Canadian suicide kit supplier to face UK justice
Kenneth Law, a Canadian accused of selling suicide kits internationally, is set to plead guilty in Canada, but will not be extradited to the UK for prosecution. Bereaved families express anger and disappointment over the decision, feeling it undermines justice for their loved ones. The National Crime Agency stated that Law's sentencing in Canada would encompass his crimes, which has not satisfied the families seeking accountability in the UK.
- ▪Kenneth Law is accused of selling 1,200 suicide packages across 40 countries, including the UK.
- ▪The National Crime Agency reported that 286 individuals in the UK received these packages, leading to 112 deaths.
- ▪Bereaved families are frustrated by the decision not to extradite Law to the UK for prosecution.
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| Publication time | Fri, 29 May 2026 10:39:02 GMT |
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Kenneth Law is due to appear in court in Ontario, Canada, accused of selling 1,200 suicide packages across 40 countries, including the UK. Photograph: Peel Regional Police/PAView image in fullscreenKenneth Law is due to appear in court in Ontario, Canada, accused of selling 1,200 suicide packages across 40 countries, including the UK. Photograph: Peel Regional Police/PAInternet safetyAnger at decision not to extradite Canadian suicide kit supplier to face UK justiceKenneth Law expected to admit to sending products internationally in knowledge they would probably be used to end livesMatthew WeaverFri 29 May 2026 06.39 EDTFirst published on Fri 29 May 2026 06.38 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleBereaved families whose loved ones were the victims of an online supplier of suicide kits say…
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