Drugs: Internet
Commons · Question 39088 · Tabled 18 Mar 2025 · Home Office · Official record
Answered 27 Mar 2025
Question
Asked by Munira Wilson
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.
Answer
Answered by Dame Diana Johnson, 27 Mar 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...