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Bradley Cockel

Ref: 2014-0298 Date: 9 Jun 2014 Coroner: Eleanor McGann Area: Essex Responses identified: 0 / 1 View PDF

The drug involved, and several of its chemical compounds, were not fully controlled by legislation, leading to regulatory gaps and potential public health risks.

Date 9 Jun 2014
56-day deadline 4 Aug 2014 est.
Responses identified 0 of 1
Alcohol, drug and medication related deaths Care Home Health related deaths

Coroner's concerns

AI summary
The drug involved, and several of its chemical compounds, were not fully controlled by legislation, leading to regulatory gaps and potential public health risks.
View full coroner's concerns
(1) At the time of the death this drug was not controlled and not covered by any legislation.

(2) There are several other chemical compounds of this drug.

(3) (3) NBOMes are not currently controlled under the 1971 Misuse of Drugs Act, but as of June 2013 some, but not all of the compounds, were controlled for sale under a Temporary Banning order.

Report sections

Investigation and inquest
On 30th April 2013 I commenced an investigation into the death of Bradley Geoffrey Michael Cockel, who was 20 years of age. The investigation concluded at the end of the inquest on 28th May 2014. The conclusion of the inquest was – Drug Overdose. The medical cause of death was 1a) 25B-NBOMe intoxication.
Circumstances of the death
Bradley Geoffrey Michael Cockel of Beaufort Gardens, Braintree was found deceased on 27th April 2013 at Bramble Road Witham.

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Reference
2014-0298
Date of report
9 June 2014
Coroner
Eleanor McGann
Coroner area
Essex

Responses identified

Responses identified 0 of 1
1 response not yet linked

Organisations named in PFD reports are normally expected to respond within 56 days. Deadline: 4 Aug 2014 (estimated).

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The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs

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