Jonathan Shaw
25 Apr 2024 · Coroner Catherine McKenna · Manchester North
A similar concern from this report was raised again 1 time later. See the linked reports.
The coroner's concerns
1. seizure of consignment of [REDACTED]
“The UK Border Force do not have the legal powers to seize a consignment of [REDACTED] because it is not a prohibited poison under the Poisons Act 1972”
2. lack of guidance on joint working for overseas consignments
“There is no national guidance or training provided to Police Forces or the UK Border Force on joint working around the management of consignments of [REDACTED] from overseas which have been ordered by individuals inside the UK for the purpose of ending their own life”
3. no legal requirement to alert police or request welfare check
“There is no legal requirement to alert the local police force before a consignment is released or to request a welfare check during which the recipient could be invited to agree to the safe destruction of the parcel by the police or UK Border Force”
Linked reports
Closely relatedConfidence 0.90 · high
This report
“The UK Border Force do not have the legal powers to seize a consignment of [REDACTED] because it is not a prohibited poison under the Poisons Act 1972.”
Later report
“There are no restrictions on the import of [REDACTED] from abroad.”
Responses
2024-0223-NPCC.pdf ↗· Home Office
Stated action · June 2023
“In June 2023, wrote to all Chief Constables, highlighting the need for preparedness in addressing related challenges. Briefing materials were circulated to all UK police and regional suicide prevention leads.”
2024-0223-Response-from-Home-Office.pdf ↗· Home Office