Attempted suicide is currently a criminal offence in Nigeria, but that could soon change. Here’s what the proposed decriminalisation means, why the government wants to move from punishment to care, and what happens next.
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The proposed reform is intended to prioritise treatment and psychological support for people who survive suicide attempts.
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The Federal Government wants a stronger focus on suicide prevention and mental health support as it targets a 15% reduction in suicide cases by 2030.