FG Moves To Decriminalise Attempted Suicide

FG Moves To Decriminalise Attempted Suicide

The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, described the decriminalisation of attempted suicide as not only a legal reform but also a public health and human rights imperative.

FG Seeks Decriminalisation Of Attempted Suicide

FG seeks decriminalisation of attempted suicide  ​‍‍⁠⁠‌‍‍⁠⁠‌‍​‌‌By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government says decriminalising attempted suicide is a public health and human rights imperative requiring urgent legislative action to replace punishment with care and appropriate intervention. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, said this on Thursday in Abuja at a News Agency of Nigeria

FG Moves To Decriminalise Attempted Suicide, Says Punishment Must Give Way To Care

The Federal Government is moving to decriminalise attempted suicide in Nigeria, with the Federal Executive Council approving the Health Ministry’s position and paving the way for legislative action.