https://www.scmp.com/rss/503399/feed Yulin Cheng is a doctoral student in the Department of Social Work and Social Administration at the University of Hong Kong. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Singapore’s decision to decriminalise attempted suicide is a welcome move in recognition that treatment, not prosecution, is more appropriate for people so distressed they attempt to take their life. The amendment, which took effect on January 1, removes an offence punishable by imprisonment or a fine. It is part of a broader review to modernise Singapore’s penal code, introduced in 1871 and modelled on India’s penal code, which originated from English common law. Both Britain and India have... https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3046093/singapore-finally-recognises-people-attempting-suicide-need-mental?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3046093/singapore-finally-recognises-people-attempting-suicide-need-mental?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Jan 2020 22:30:05 +0000