Darren Mindham
15 Aug 2016 · Coroner Selena Lynch · London (South)
The coroner's concerns
1. unrestricted access to pentobarbital
“Pentobarbital is a drug that is found in Schedule 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001, and is therefore not subject to the strict control found in Schedule 2. Whilst there may be practical difficulties in complying with stricter control, the use of pentobarbital in suicide has become commonplace. It has been shown that reducing access to the means of suicide can be effective in reducing the rate of suicide.”
Responses
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