UAE's revised suicide law can 'reduce mental health stigma and improve support'

The National ·
United Arab Emirates

Access to mental health support will probably continue to improve following legal amendments to decriminalise attempted suicide, experts have said. The UAE announced the removal of criminal liability in an amendment to the country's Crimes and Penalties Law on Thursday. Previous legislation in 2020 gave judges the discretion to offer mental health treatment as an alternative to prison, although…

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