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[Just In] Ghana Decriminalizes Attempted Suicide: Subject to Imprisonment
The Criminal Offenses Act of 1960 in Ghana previously considered attempted suicide as a criminal offense, but the country’s parliament has recently passed amendments to change this. Under the new laws, individuals who attempt suicide will now be seen as requiring mental health support rather than being subject to imprisonment. Health experts in Ghana have […]