Mother of British suicide victim condemns Canadian chemical seller as justice stalls

Imogen Nunn, a 24-year-old British woman who was deaf and active on social media, took her own life in January 2023 after obtaining poisonous chemicals from Canadian seller Kenneth Law. Law, a former chef, has pleaded guilty to 14 counts of aiding suicides in Canada and sold around 1,200 toxic packages to people in 40 countries, with roughly a quarter destined for the United Kingdom. Although nearly 80 British deaths have been linked to his products, a Canadian plea deal means he will not be charged in the UK, a fact that has left families like Louise Nunn feeling betrayed.

Nunn said that the court’s redaction of the final paragraph of her victim impact statement robbed her of a chance to fully express her grief. This week, a Canadian court will hear impact statements from British families, which will be considered during sentencing. The Crown Prosecution Service said the arrangement was the quickest way to ensure the UK victims are accounted for in the Canadian sentencing process.