David Parfett, the father of Tom Parfett, a 22-year-old British man who died in October 2021 after purchasing a poison tablet online, has warned that poison sellers will continue to take lives in the UK. Tom died in a hotel in Surrey after buying the substance from Canadian Kenneth Law, who has admitted to 14 counts of aiding suicides in Canada. The case is linked to 79 deaths in the UK, though Law will not face charges over any British deaths. Impact statements from British victims' families will be read in court as sentencing hearings begin. Tom was described as bright, entertaining, and having a wicked sense of humor. He was an A-star student who struggled with mental health and isolation during the pandemic. He discovered a pro-suicide forum online, where he purchased the poison for around £50. Commentators on the forum reportedly egged him on as he died. David played a crucial role in bringing Law to justice, stating that without Law, Tom would still be alive. He discovered that Law was responsible for Tom's death after successfully ordering the poison himself. Law, a former chef, is reported to have sold about 1,200 packages of toxic substances to recipients in 40 countries, with roughly a quarter sent to the UK. The first impact statements are due to be heard in court today as the judge weighs Law's prison sentence. Each count of aiding suicide carries a maximum sentence of 14 years, with experts predicting prosecutors could seek a 20-25 year sentence. David expressed concern that Law could reoffend after his release, stating that there is very little to prevent him from doing so again. He criticized the decision to drop murder charges against Law, arguing that Law's absence at the time of Tom's death does not mean he did not murder him. In August, it was revealed that the suicide forum linked to Tom's death was still easily accessible within seconds via a virtual private network (VPN) in the UK, despite Ofcom stating it is blocked to UK users. David maintains an account on the site and claims that young people are still dying. He noted that a group of relatives of lost loved ones has grown, with at least three new members since Ofcom began investigating the site. He warned that other sellers like Kenneth Law continue to operate. The site's operator was fined £950,000 in May by Ofcom for failing to comply with duties under the Online Safety Act. By July, Ofcom confirmed it could not pursue further legal action, stating that changes made by the US-based forum to block access to those in the UK represented "the fullest extent of what can be achieved" under the Act. Bereaved families have called for a public inquiry into the deaths linked to the forum.