Senate Advances Bill To Decriminalise Attempted Suicide

Name: Senate Advances Bill To Decriminalise Attempted Suicide
Uploaded: 2026-10-29T06:26:41.000Z
Duration: 2 min 27 s
Description: The Nigerian Senate has advanced a bill seeking to decriminalise attempted suicide, marking a step towards reviewing existing laws on the issue. The proposed legislation could shift the focus from criminal punishment to mental health support, treatment and rehabilitation for affected individuals.

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The Nigerian Senate has advanced a bill seeking to decriminalise attempted suicide, marking a step towards reviewing existing laws on the issue. The proposed legislation could shift the focus from criminal punishment to mental health support, treatment and rehabilitation for affected individuals.

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