Suicide Prevention Bill passed in Parliament

In November the Suicide Prevention Bill 2022 was passed in parliament.

• Enacts the decriminalization of suicide in Guyana.
• Establishment of a National Suicide Prevention Commission:
  • Responsible for the preparation of a National Suicide Prevention Plan
  • The planning, design and implementation of public programmes to reduce suicides and suicide attempts in the country
  • Sensitization and awareness training on suicide and suicide prevention
  • The establishment of Suicide Prevention Centres across Guyana.

References

• https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2022/jun/Extra_27JUNE2022Bill11of2022.pdf