Summary
Bereaved families in the UK are urging the government to conduct a public inquiry into its response to websites promoting suicide. The Molly Rose Foundation reports that government departments were warned numerous times about these sites but did not act effectively. Families and survivors are asking UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer for an inquiry to understand why these warnings were ignored.
Key Facts
- Families want a public inquiry into the UK government's handling of suicide websites.
- A report from the Molly Rose Foundation claims departments were warned about suicide forums 65 times but failed to act.
- At least 133 people in the UK have died due to a chemical promoted by these sites.
- Families have written to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to request an inquiry.
- The report criticizes governmental bodies for failing to address coroners' warnings.
- The substance in question is monitored under the Poisons Act, but there are concerns about enforcement.
- The law firm Leigh Day is representing seven families in the call for an inquiry.
- The youngest victim linked to these sites was 13 years old.
