Mental health conference pushes for the decriminalisation of suicide

Delegates at the recent Mental Health Conference in South Africa pushed for the decriminalisation of suicide. A media coverage from Kenya highlights the issues and challenges in the decriminalisaton of suicide. On 18 July 2023, the High Court will hear a petition brought by the Kenya Human Rights Commission challenging the constitutionality of the offence of attempted suicide.

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Date:
29 June, 2023
Type of Update:
In the News
Recent Events
Themes:
Human Rights
Public Health
Prisons
Countries:
Kenya
South Africa
Regions:
Africa
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