Suicide Act 1961

[mandyjohnuk]

I never knew such an act existed. It's still very confusing.

 

[lostmylove]

Suicide was a crime in England until 1961, this revises it . Not too sure about the legal wording but ya

 

[unkuto]

Suicide was a crime in England until 1961, this revises it . Not too sure about the legal wording but ya

If it was a crime then who they are going to punish if person who committed this "crime" is gone? Makes no sense.

 

[lostmylove]

If it was a crime then who they are going to punish if person who committed this "crime" is gone? Makes no sense.

Ofc it makes no sense but legislation was around attempts too that also was illegal

 

[Julgran]

If it was a crime then who they are going to punish if person who committed this "crime" is gone? Makes no sense.

Perhaps they said "If you end your own life, we will execute you!"

If I should guess what they were aiming for back then, it was probably to prevent suicides by punishing those who failed.

 

[TakeMeBack07]

If it was a crime then who they are going to punish if person who committed this "crime" is gone? Makes no sense.

Think it has something to do with the deceased's assets. Not 100% sure though