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May 6, 2024 Government Set to Review Law on Suicide Attempts

The Federal Government has pledged to review the law imposing sentencing for suicide attempts.

 

The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince LATEEF FAGBEMI, SAN, said FG would liaise with the 36 States to reappraise the extant laws prohibiting suicide.

 

The AGF, in a statement he made available to newsmen said he gave the assurance when he received a delegation from the Asido Foundation, a non-governmental organisation – NGO.

 

The NGO promotes mental health advocacy and reforms with a view to improving awareness, reducing stigma, discrimination as well as empowering persons with mental disorders and their families.

 

He identified the provision of quality health care as a major priority area of the President BOLA TINUBU-led administration.

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