suicide
Kenya is advancing a shift from criminal penalties to a care-based approach concerning mental health. Lawmakers are considering changes to decriminalize attempted suicide and reform laws related to substance use. This movement follows advocacy from human rights organizations, mental health professionals, and constitutional commissions, who contend that punishing individuals experiencing crises infringes upon their dignity, […]
Members of Parliament have approved a proposed amendment to the Penal Code that seeks to decriminalize attempted suicide. The focus would shift from punishment to providing mental health care for individuals who attempt suicide. The Penal Code (Amendment) Bill, 2024, was approved by the National Assembly’s Justice and Legal Affairs Committee and aims to repeal […]
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