KNCHR has called on lawmakers to repeal outdated legislation that criminalizes attempted suicide. Marking World Suicide Prevention Day, KNCHR welcomed a recent High Court decision declaring such punitive laws unconstitutional. The commission emphasized that individuals experiencing mental distress require compassionate medical care and psychosocial support rather than criminal punishment. KNCHR insists that mental health challenges are a human rights imperative demanding dignity and immediate action.
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September 10, 2026
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