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Suicide attempt criminal - Senate

Any person attempting to commit suicide but survives will be liable to a prison sentence of two to five years.According to lawmakers, failed suicide is categorised as attempted murder.Article 162 of the penal code, which was passed by the Senate, indicates that suicide is not punishable, however, the same article adds in its next paragraph that any person who tries to commit suicide but fails,
Jusitice Minister Tharcisse Karugarama
Jusitice Minister Tharcisse Karugarama
Edwin Musoni