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Criminalising suicide only makes it worse

If the aim of criminalising suicide attempts is to deter people from ending their lives and protect the vulnerable, it’s failed.

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The alternatives which can help prevent suicide

There are other legislations and programmes to help prevent suicide other than criminalising suicide attempts.

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Why decriminalising suicide is not enough

Malaysia’s move to decriminalise suicide is a positive step but much more is needed to help those suffering.

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How India continues to punish those who attempt suicide

Despite having the law on their side, people who attempted suicide in India are continually harassed by authorities and don’t receive appropriate help.

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Nigeria’s policies have come a long way but not far enough

Nigeria missed the unique opportunity to address its anti-suicide laws in the new mental health bill.

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What a suicide registry database should look like

By capturing data on suicide cases and rates, a registry database can help provide better intervention programmes.

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Suicide is a mental health issue, not a crime

Bangladesh inherited its suicide laws from the colonial era. A more modern approach is needed to deter the behaviour.

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With suicide no longer a crime, the real work begins

In December 2022, Pakistan repealed the penal code criminalising attempted suicide. Now the focus can shift to better understanding the scope of the crisis.

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Suicide is not a crime

More countries are realising that punishing individuals doesn’t prevent them from acting on suicidal thoughts but simply puts them in greater distress.

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In the era of AI-generated news, readers value trust over customised content

Governments are hiding data, threatening democracy. Here’s how it affects you

AI and the news: How it helps, fails, and why that matters

Criminalising suicide only makes it worse

The alternatives which can help prevent suicide

Why decriminalising suicide is not enough

How India continues to punish those who attempt suicide

Nigeria’s policies have come a long way but not far enough

What a suicide registry database should look like

Suicide is a mental health issue, not a crime

With suicide no longer a crime, the real work begins

Suicide is not a crime

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