KENYA DECRIMINALIZES ATTEMPTED SUICIDE IN LANDMARK HIGH COURT RULING 🗞️ скачать в хорошем качестве

KENYA DECRIMINALIZES ATTEMPTED SUICIDE IN LANDMARK HIGH COURT RULING 🗞️

The High Court of Kenya has decriminalized attempted suicide, ruling that Section 226 of the Penal Code is unconstitutional as it violates the rights to equality, dignity, and health. Justice Lawrence Mugambi stated that criminalizing attempted suicide discriminates against individuals with mental health challenges and perpetuates stigma. The decision follows a petition by the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) and the Kenya Psychiatric Association (KPA), which argued that punitive measures harm survivors and deter them from seeking help. This landmark ruling shifts Kenya toward a health-centered approach to mental health and sets a precedent for other nations in Africa.