Drugs: Internet

(asked on 18th March 2025) - View Source

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will bring forward legislative proposals to prevent the sale of lethal substances promoted by online pro-suicide forums.


Answered by
Diana Johnson Portrait
Diana Johnson
Minister of State (Home Office)
This question was answered on 27th March 2025

The Poisons Act 1972 sets out the legal obligations in relation to the sale, purchase, and use of these chemicals for suppliers, professional users, and members of the public.

The Home Office work with retailers to raise awareness and emphasise their legal obligation to report suspicious activity for regulated and reportable substances.

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology are currently leading on the Online Safety Act.

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