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    Home - Scotland - Peter Krykant: Tributes after death of ‘beautiful, kind and courageous’ drug policy campaigner

    Peter Krykant: Tributes after death of ‘beautiful, kind and courageous’ drug policy campaigner

    Peter Krykant: Tributes after death of ‘beautiful, kind and courageous’ drug policy campaigner

    Peter Krykant: Tributes after death of ‘beautiful, kind and courageous’ drug policy campaigner

    • WTX News Editor
    • June 12, 2025
    • 11:51 am
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    • Peter Krykant, a prominent advocate for drug policy reform and safe consumption rooms, passed away at the age of 48, leaving a significant legacy in the UK’s approach to addiction.
    • He was a former heroin addict who campaigned for the Thistle, the UK’s first safe drug consumption facility in Glasgow, aimed at reducing overdoses and the spread of blood-borne viruses among users.
    • Following Krykant’s unexpected death, tributes from political figures and advocates highlighted his dedication to compassionate drug reform and the profound impact of his work on the lives of many.

    Peter Krykant: Tributes after death of ‘beautiful, kind and courageous’ drug policy campaigner

    A leading drug policy reform campaigner who championed safe consumption rooms has died at the age of 48.

    The vehicle, which was later upgraded to a former ambulance, was taken around Glasgow in a bid to provide a clean space and support for addicts.

    Mr Krykant, who was a recovering heroin addict and often spoke of his own battles with drugs, hoped the service would prevent overdoses and blood-borne viruses (BBV) among users.

    The activist, who ran as an independent candidate in the 2021 Holyrood election, always called for dignity for those seeking help.

    The Thistle – the UK’s first safer drug consumption facility (SDCF) – opened in Glasgow in January.

    Police Scotland said Mr Krykant’s body was found by officers on Monday at a property in Graham Avenue, Larbert, following a report of concern for a person.

    A force spokesperson added: “His next of kin has been informed. A post-mortem examination will be carried out in due course. The death is being treated as unexplained.”

    First Minister John Swinney said he was “shocked and saddened” to learn of Mr Krykant’s death.

    He added: “His powerful voice on drugs policy reform, in particular his tireless work to deliver safe consumption rooms, leaves an important legacy which will be remembered.”

    Peter Krykant, a prominent advocate for drug policy reform and safe consumption rooms, passed away at the age of 48, leaving a significant legacy in the UK’s approach to addiction.
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