David Parfett
David Parfett is the father of Tom Parfett, who also died after accessing substances from an online pro-suicide forum. He reached out to journalist James Beal, prompting an investigation that shed light on the impact of these harmful online communities and ultimately led to increased scrutiny of their influence on vulnerable individuals.
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David Parfett, the father of Thomas Parfett, voiced his anger and disappointment regarding the lack of prosecution for the deaths linked to Kenneth Law.
Anger at decision not to prosecute Canadian suicide kit supplier in UK | UK news
United Kingdom· 2026-05-30
Parfett is an advocate for more rigorous legislation to confront online spaces that guide people toward harm.
Canadian poison seller who aided suicides of Kiwis pleads guilty
New Zealand· 2026-05-29
David Parfett's son, Tom, died in 2021 by suicide after taking a substance allegedly sold to him by Mr. Law.
British victims’ families seek public inquiry into Kenneth Law case
Canada· 2026-05-29
David Parfett described his son Tom as an 'absolutely lovely man' who had the ability to see the good in anyone.
‘It was too easy’: families ask how Kenneth Law enabled so many suicides | Internet safetyUnited Kingdom· 2026-05-29
David Parfett is the father of Tom, who also died after taking a substance bought online, prompting the investigation.
‘I was constantly scared of what she was going to do’: the troubled life and shocking death of Immy Nunn | Mental healthUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-02
