Dutch psychologist says he sold ‘suicide powder’ to over 100 people

Wim van Dijk says he wants to fuel debate on assisted dying and does not care about possible jail term

A Dutch psychologist has told an interviewer from a newspaper that he gave suicide powder" to more than 100 people and that he was speaking out in an effort to provoke debate about the Netherlands' laws on assisted dying.

Wim van Dijk, 78, said he was unconcerned that he could be jailed over his actions and insisted that the issue needed to be aired.