UK families' impact statements heard in Canadian court over 'poison seller'

Victim impact statements from families of nearly 80 Britons whose deaths have been linked to Kenneth Law are being presented in a Canadian court. Law, who sold toxic chemicals online to individuals who subsequently died by suicide, has admitted to 14 counts of aiding suicides in Canada. The UK's Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) agreed to a Canadian plea deal to account for the British deaths, meaning Law will not face separate charges in the UK.

Families express anger over justice process

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Louise Nunn, mother of Imogen Nunn, who died aged 25 in January 2023 after purchasing substances online from Law, told the BBC that she felt families had been let down. Imogen, known as Immy, had bought drugs online from Law. 'I think we've been let down as families. Our children have been let down,' Ms Nunn stated to the BBC. She expressed anger that Law would not face justice in the UK for the deaths of British citizens.

Authorities stated that Law, a former chef, sold approximately 1,200 packages of toxic substances to recipients met in online suicide forums across 40 countries. Around a quarter of these packages were sent to the UK. Families of British victims had previously expressed anger that UK prosecutors had not charged Law over the 79 Britons whose deaths were linked to his supplied products.

The CPS confirmed it had agreed to the Canadian plea bargain, stipulating that Law's sentence should take the British deaths into consideration. A letter seen by the BBC indicated the CPS's concern that Law might challenge extradition from Canada to the UK. The service viewed including UK victims in the Canadian sentencing as the 'quickest and most effective route' to justice.

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This week's court proceedings in Ontario represent the only opportunity for British families to have a voice in the legal process. Ms Nunn also informed the BBC that a portion of her victim impact statement had been redacted by authorities. The CPS stated that some redactions were applied as advised by Canadian counsel to ensure admissibility in Canadian courts. They acknowledged the profound impact of Law's offending and are working to ensure all victims and bereaved families can share their experiences during sentencing.

Immy Nunn, who was profoundly deaf, used social media to share a satirical view of her life. Her mother recalled how social media had boosted Immy's confidence and friendships. Ms Nunn said that in her redacted statement, she had written that Law had destroyed her whole world and that she would never forgive him.

Next steps

Victim impact statements are being heard in a Canadian court. Sentencing for Kenneth Law is scheduled for a later date, at which point the statements will be taken into account.