The cause of violent behaviour has once again gone under the spotlight following the fatal stabbing at Corpus Christi College in Leeds.

While there is never one simple explanation for what drives someone to commit such unspeakable acts, all too often one common denominator has surfaced. That common denominator is prescribed psychiatric drugs.

Reports have been surfacing that the alleged killer had few friends, had been bullied previously and had taken antidepressants.

The safety of antidepressants has been questioned for years now. With so many violent deaths and suicides linked to the drugs, public safety is being compromised by regulators who claim that benefits outweigh the risks.

There have been 22 international drug regulatory warnings on psychiatric drugs but there has yet to be a government investigation on the link between the drugs and acts of senseless violence.

Manufacturers and prescribers have been allowed to carry on their activities unabated for too long with no accountability. A government investigation is long overdue.

Brian Daniels, National Spokesperson Citizens Commission on Human Rights (United Kingdom)