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Two family members of a young man who died by suicide almost four years ago in the United Kingdom turned their grief into an investigation, uncovering what they believe is an online M.O. of a Canadian accused of killing troubled people by selling them poisonous substances.

There has been a rise in the number of deaths related to the use of forums in which members share information about lethal substances and encourage others to take their own life.

The controversial forum, linked to more than 50 UK deaths, can now only be viewed by registered members.

Bereaved families had asked internet providers to block the forum, following a BBC investigation.

He refused to give a rationale for the site that has been blamed for the deaths of dozens in the US, Britain, Canada and Australia

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT A website where users can discuss suicide methods has now been linked to 50 deaths, including Tom Parfett who is thought to be a victim of accused poisoner Kenneth Law, as Ofcom threatens to take it down

The online forum has been connected to the suicides of at least 50 people in the UK and now the families of victims are demanding the Government hold an inquiry to prevent future deaths.

UK families angry at lack of action to shut down online suicide forum despite coroners' warnings.

Ofcom has threatened to block a pro-suicide website that has been linked to the deaths of at least 50 people in the UK as it announced it would refuse to comply with new safety regulations.

Although Mississauga man Kenneth Law currently faces criminal charges for allegedly selling sodium nitrite and other lethal supplies for the purpose of self-harm, one issue that remains unresolved is the manner through which many of Law’s alleged customers appear to have found him and his products: an active website where members encourage each other to commit suicide.