A Canadian man accused of supplying toxic chemicals used in multiple suicides around the world has pleaded guilty to 14 counts of aiding suicide. Kenneth Law, 60, entered guilty pleas in an Ontario court on Friday as part of an agreement with prosecutors, who dropped more serious murder charges against him. Authorities allege that the former chef sold approximately 1,200 packages of toxic substances to people he encountered through online suicide forums across 40 countries. Roughly one-quarter of those shipments were sent to the United Kingdom.&nbsp;The charges against Law relate solely to Canadian victims. However, families of British victims have expressed frustration that UK prosecutors will not pursue separate charges against him over the deaths of 79 Britons allegedly linked to the substances he supplied. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said it agreed to the Canadian plea arrangement on the condition that the British deaths be considered during sentencing.&nbsp;According to a CPS letter obtained by the BBC, Law will not face prosecution in the UK because he could challenge extradition after being convicted of comparable offences in Canada. Specialist CPS prosecutor Andrew Hudson said incorporating UK victims into the Canadian sentencing process represented the quickest and most effective route to justice. Hudson explained that a successful extradition was far from guaranteed and would have taken years to conclude, while any UK prosecution could have been blocked under double jeopardy principles.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/federal-judge-orders-removal-of-trump-s-name-from-iconic-kennedy-center-blocks-closure-plan-1780089485420">Federal judge orders removal of Trump's name from iconic Kennedy Center, blocks closure plan</a><h2>Families reflect on their loss</h2>One of the Canadian victims was 19-year-old Ashtyn Prosser-Blake, who died by suicide in March 2023. "He was just such a super happy, really gentle soul, always looking to stand up for the underdog, the kids that got picked on," his mother, Kim Prosser, told the BBC. Prosser said her son's mental health deteriorated after the COVID-19 pandemic. After attending college in Toronto for a year, he returned home but continued to struggle.&nbsp;"The pain of losing my son Ashtyn doesn't ease because someone sits behind bars," she said. “There is no solace in my healing journey to see someone else suffer.” In the United Kingdom, David Parfett's son Thomas, 22, is among those whose deaths have been linked to substances allegedly supplied by Law. "Tom was somebody who really saw the joy in life. He would find humour in the weirdest places. I often think about his laugh," Parfett said.&nbsp;“Tom was a massive football fan, and he was a good footballer as well. I miss the opportunity to enjoy the 2026 World Cup with him.” Thomas reportedly paid the equivalent of £50 for the substance before his body was discovered in a hotel in Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey, in 2021. While welcoming Law’s guilty plea, Parfett said he remained disappointed that a UK trial would not take place. "I would have preferred Kenneth Law to be tried here [in the UK]. I would have wanted to have seen him in court answering charges related to my son's death," he told the BBC.&nbsp;Parfett is now calling for a public inquiry into the deaths linked to Law’s products. He said authorities must understand this issue and stop other people, unfortunately suffering the loss of a family member due to a very preventable suicide. The toll here is astonishing, multiple deaths, including of children, and yet we don't see any coordinated attempt to really understand it.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/extreme-heat-puts-dangerous-stress-on-your-heart-doctors-warn-1780078567983/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/extreme-heat-puts-dangerous-stress-on-your-heart-doctors-warn-1780078567983/embed</a><h2>International investigation</h2>Law was arrested in May 2023 following a major international investigation involving at least 11 law enforcement agencies and authorities from around a dozen countries, including the UK, the United States, and Italy. His arrest came shortly after a newspaper investigation alleged he was selling poisonous substances to vulnerable young people. An undercover journalist reportedly communicated directly with Law while posing as a customer.&nbsp;According to reports, Law advised the journalist on how to use the substances to best ensure death. Canadian investigators previously told the BBC that Law operated multiple websites selling products and equipment intended to help people end their lives. Under Canadian law, individuals convicted of aiding suicide can face prison sentences of up to 14 years.

Canadian man Kenneth Law pleads guilty to 14 counts of aiding suicide after selling toxic chemicals online. Families of UK victims seek accountability and a public inquiry

A Canadian man accused of supplying toxic chemicals used in multiple suicides around the world has pleaded guilty to 14 counts of aiding suicide. Kenneth Law, 60, entered guilty pleas in an Ontario court on Friday as part of an agreement with prosecutors, who dropped more serious murder charges against him. Authorities allege that the former chef sold approximately 1,200 packages of toxic substances to people he encountered through online suicide forums across 40 countries. Roughly one-quarter of those shipments were sent to the United Kingdom. The charges against Law relate solely to Canadian victims. However, families of British victims have expressed frustration that UK prosecutors will not pursue separate charges against him over the deaths of 79 Britons allegedly linked to the substances he supplied. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said it agreed to the Canadian plea arrangement on the condition that the British deaths be considered during sentencing. According to a CPS letter obtained by the BBC, Law will not face prosecution in the UK because he could challenge extradition after being convicted of comparable offences in Canada. Specialist CPS prosecutor Andrew Hudson said incorporating UK victims into the Canadian sentencing process represented the quickest and most effective route to justice. Hudson explained that a successful extradition was far from guaranteed and would have taken years to conclude, while any UK prosecution could have been blocked under double jeopardy principles. Also Read: Federal judge orders removal of Trump's name from iconic Kennedy Center, blocks closure plan Families reflect on their loss One of the Canadian victims was 19-year-old Ashtyn Prosser-Blake, who died by suicide in March 2023. "He was just such a super happy, really gentle soul, always looking to stand up for the underdog, the kids that got picked on," his mother, Kim Prosser, told the BBC. Prosser said her son's mental health deteriorated after the COVID-19 pandemic. After attending college in Toronto for a year, he returned home but continued to struggle. "The pain of losing my son Ashtyn doesn't ease because someone sits behind bars," she said. “There is no solace in my healing journey to see someone else suffer.” In the United Kingdom, David Parfett's son Thomas, 22, is among those whose deaths have been linked to substances allegedly supplied by Law. "Tom was somebody who really saw the joy in life. He would find humour in the weirdest places. I often think about his laugh," Parfett said. “Tom was a massive football fan, and he was a good footballer as well. I miss the opportunity to enjoy the 2026 World Cup with him.” Thomas reportedly paid the equivalent of £50 for the substance before his body was discovered in a hotel in Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey, in 2021. While welcoming Law’s guilty plea, Parfett said he remained disappointed that a UK trial would not take place. "I would have preferred Kenneth Law to be tried here [in the UK]. I would have wanted to have seen him in court answering charges related to my son's death," he told the BBC. Parfett is now calling for a public inquiry into the deaths linked to Law’s products. He said authorities must understand this issue and stop other people, unfortunately suffering the loss of a family member due to a very preventable suicide. The toll here is astonishing, multiple deaths, including of children, and yet we don't see any coordinated attempt to really understand it. https://www.wionews.com/videos/extreme-heat-puts-dangerous-stress-on-your-heart-doctors-warn-1780078567983/embed International investigation Law was arrested in May 2023 following a major international investigation involving at least 11 law enforcement agencies and authorities from around a dozen countries, including the UK, the United States, and Italy. His arrest came shortly after a newspaper investigation alleged he was selling poisonous substances to vulnerable young people. An undercover journalist reportedly communicated directly with Law while posing as a customer. According to reports, Law advised the journalist on how to use the substances to best ensure death. Canadian investigators previously told the BBC that Law operated multiple websites selling products and equipment intended to help people end their lives. Under Canadian law, individuals convicted of aiding suicide can face prison sentences of up to 14 years.

Kenneth Law pleaded guilty to 14 counts of aiding suicide after selling toxic substances linked to deaths in Canada, the UK, and beyond

'Poison seller' who sold toxic chemicals worldwide pleads guilty to aiding suicides

Kenneth Law, a 58-year-old Canadian has been charged with 14 counts of second-degree murder, police said on Tuesday (Dec 12). Law allegedly helped more than a dozen young people across Ontario&nbsp;commit suicide by mailing them poison.&nbsp;

Local reports mentioned that Law is believed to have sent as many as 1,200 packages to people in more than 40 countries since 2020.

The official documents showed that the charges filed against Law are on top of 14 he already faces for allegedly "counselling or aiding" suicides across Ontario province.&nbsp;

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The mother of a teenage boy, who died by suicide, told CTV News, she could see the "light at the end of the tunnel" on Tuesday. "It's infuriating. It's very heavy to carry," Isabella, of Langley, BC, told CTV News.&nbsp;

She said that her son, Jaden, took his own life in February 2021 with the use of a nitrogen tank and regulator after consulting with Law over e-mail.

Matthew Gourlay, who is Law's defence lawyer, also confirmed to the news agency AFP that Law has been charged with 14 new counts of second-degree murder.&nbsp;

Earlier this year in May, he was arrested for marketing a substance that is used as a food additive but can kill if misused.&nbsp;

In fact, he even said that he had targeted vulnerable people online.&nbsp;

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<h2>People buying products</h2>

Police have said at least 272 people purchased products from Law's websites and 88 of them died in Britain.&nbsp;

Alerted by Interpol, several other countries have launched investigations, including New Zealand and Italy, where nine buyers have been identified and one victim has died.

The Canadian victims were both male and female between the ages of 16 and 36, according to police.

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Kenneth Law, a 58-year-old Canadian has been charged with 14 counts of second-degree murder, police said on Tuesday (Dec 12). Law allegedly helped more than a dozen young people across Ontario commit suicide by mailing them poison.

Kenneth Law, a 58-year-old Canadian has been charged with 14 counts of second-degree murder, police said on Tuesday (Dec 12). Law allegedly helped more than a dozen young people across Ontario commit suicide by mailing them poison. Local reports mentioned that Law is believed to have sent as many as 1,200 packages to people in more than 40 countries since 2020. The official documents showed that the charges filed against Law are on top of 14 he already faces for allegedly "counselling or aiding" suicides across Ontario province. Also read: Biden meets Zelensky, says he has signed $200m emergency aid drawdown The mother of a teenage boy, who died by suicide, told CTV News, she could see the "light at the end of the tunnel" on Tuesday. "It's infuriating. It's very heavy to carry," Isabella, of Langley, BC, told CTV News. She said that her son, Jaden, took his own life in February 2021 with the use of a nitrogen tank and regulator after consulting with Law over e-mail. Matthew Gourlay, who is Law's defence lawyer, also confirmed to the news agency AFP that Law has been charged with 14 new counts of second-degree murder. Earlier this year in May, he was arrested for marketing a substance that is used as a food additive but can kill if misused. In fact, he even said that he had targeted vulnerable people online. Also read: Nikki Haley's prez campaign may get support from New Hampshire Governor Sununu People buying products Police have said at least 272 people purchased products from Law's websites and 88 of them died in Britain. Alerted by Interpol, several other countries have launched investigations, including New Zealand and Italy, where nine buyers have been identified and one victim has died. The Canadian victims were both male and female between the ages of 16 and 36, according to police. (With inputs from agencies)

Canadian faces 14 murder charges for allegedly selling suicide kits

Canadian chef Kenneth Law, who had <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canadian-chef-sold-poison-to-suicidal-youngsters-around-the-world-report-586598">been accused of selling a lethal poison to youngsters across the world</a>, has now been linked to 88 deaths in the United Kingdom (UK), according to media reports on Thursday (August 25). Law was arrested in May after an investigation by The Times found that he had been selling the poison online for two years.

As per The Times report, an Interpol list containing the details of 232 of his British customers was passed to the National Crime Agency (NCA) from Canadian authorities. Subsequent enquiries found that 88 people died. The NCA said that after receiving intelligence in April that people in the UK were buying products to assist with suicide from Canadian websites, it immediately liaised with the police to conduct welfare checks on all the named recipients in the UK, The Guardian reported.

The report said that if Law were charged in relation to the British victims, he would have to be extradited to the UK, where assisting suicide carries a maximum prison sentence of 14 years.

The NCA also said that at this early stage, there were no “confirmed links” between the items bought from the websites and the cause of death in any of the 88 cases in the UK.

Apart from working as a chef, Law is a former aerospace engineer and had spent six months in Coventry working on the Boeing 7E7 programme team for Dunlop Standard Aerospace.

Speaking to The Times in late April, he said that he came up with the business (of selling poison) after seeing his mother suffer greatly following a stroke. Law said that his father is religious and did not believe very much in euthanasia.&nbsp;

“She was bedridden, couldn’t speak and they had to feed her through a tube to her stomach for over seven years. And that was very painful. Not only for her family but also very painful for me to witness," Law said.&nbsp;

“This is why I created some avenue of escape, so that people if they are in such a circumstance, can undertake it either by themselves or by somebody else,” he added.&nbsp; 
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Canadian chef Kenneth Law, who had been accused of selling a lethal poison to youngsters across the world, has now been linked to 88 deaths in the United Kingdom (UK), according to media reports on Thursday (August 25).

Canadian chef Kenneth Law, who had been accused of selling a lethal poison to youngsters across the world, has now been linked to 88 deaths in the United Kingdom (UK), according to media reports on Thursday (August 25). Law was arrested in May after an investigation by The Times found that he had been selling the poison online for two years. As per The Times report, an Interpol list containing the details of 232 of his British customers was passed to the National Crime Agency (NCA) from Canadian authorities. Subsequent enquiries found that 88 people died. The NCA said that after receiving intelligence in April that people in the UK were buying products to assist with suicide from Canadian websites, it immediately liaised with the police to conduct welfare checks on all the named recipients in the UK, The Guardian reported. The report said that if Law were charged in relation to the British victims, he would have to be extradited to the UK, where assisting suicide carries a maximum prison sentence of 14 years. The NCA also said that at this early stage, there were no “confirmed links” between the items bought from the websites and the cause of death in any of the 88 cases in the UK. Apart from working as a chef, Law is a former aerospace engineer and had spent six months in Coventry working on the Boeing 7E7 programme team for Dunlop Standard Aerospace. Speaking to The Times in late April, he said that he came up with the business (of selling poison) after seeing his mother suffer greatly following a stroke. Law said that his father is religious and did not believe very much in euthanasia. “She was bedridden, couldn’t speak and they had to feed her through a tube to her stomach for over seven years. And that was very painful. Not only for her family but also very painful for me to witness," Law said. “This is why I created some avenue of escape, so that people if they are in such a circumstance, can undertake it either by themselves or by somebody else,” he added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Canadian chef who sold poison to suicidal youngsters linked to 88 deaths in UK

A Canadian chef has been accused of selling lethal poison to suicidal youngsters. According to a report by the Times on Tuesday (April 25), the chef- Kenneth Law- has been sending the poison to vulnerable people around the world from a post office near Toronto for two years.

A Canadian chef has been accused of selling lethal poison to suicidal youngsters. According to a report by the Times on Tuesday (April 25), the chef- Kenneth Law- has been sending the poison to vulnerable people around the world from a post office near Toronto for two years. Law sold the substance, which has not been identified yet, on a website disguised to fool authorities about its true purpose. Canadian authorities are investigating Law and his website was taken offline, The Times report said. Up to seven deaths, including four from the United Kingdom (UK), were linked to the poison. Law claimed that he sent the product to hundreds of people in the UK. He said that Britons were some of his most frequent buyers. On being asked how many in the UK got the poison, Law said, “It will be literally in the hundreds. And they’ve all received it. We have had many, many customers in the UK who have purchased it.” “People in the UK have died, people in the US have died, people in Canada have died, and other parts of the world,” he added. The report said that Law is a former aerospace engineer and had spent six months in Coventry working on the Boeing 7E7 programme team for Dunlop Standard Aerospace. However, he was most recently employed as a chef in a hotel in Toronto. Citing sources, the Times reported on Tuesday that Law worked at the hotel after wanting a lifestyle change. But the hotel said that he was not an employee. Speaking to the publication, he said that he came up with the business after seeing his mother suffer greatly following a stroke. Law said that his father is religious and did not believe very much in euthanasia. “She was bedridden, couldn’t speak and they had to feed her through a tube to her stomach for over seven years. And that was very painful. Not only for her family but also very painful for me to witness," Law said. “This is why I created some avenue of escape, so that people if they are in such a circumstance, can undertake it either by themselves or by somebody else,” he added. The victims The Times report mentioned the names of some of the victims who took their lives after buying the poison. The oldest victim was 38 years oldest while the youngest was 17. In the UK, twenty-two-year-old Tom Parfett was one of the victims who bought the poison from Law's company. Tom's father David said that Law was the man that effectively "handed a loaded gun to my son." David said that Tom would still be alive if it wasn't for Law and the substance. David also pointed out that Law was knowingly supplying the substance for people to take their own lives and gained some kind of perverse pleasure from the knowledge that they were doing it. Michael Dunham, 38, Neha Raju, 23 and a 21-year-old student who was not identified- were all from the UK and died in the last 18 months after they bought poison from Law. The report also said that there were three deaths linked to Law in the US. One of the victims, Anthony Jones, 17, consumed the substance and ran to his mother shouting he wanted to live. However, he died shortly afterwards. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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