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Mauritius
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Mauritius
Is Suicide Decriminalised?
Has the country decriminalised suicide, with clear legal frameworks and policy positions?
Uncertain
Are Crisis Lines Available?
Is free, confidential support from a helpline or hotline available? Status provided by find a helpline.
Yes
National Suicide Prevention Strategy?
Is there a national suicide prevention strategy, such as from the WHO, and does include decriminalisation, if known?
Uncertain
Population in Need of Support Per Year
Based on the WHO likely attempted suicide rate.
As a calculation of population size against suicide rate
Strength Of Support (Local Qualitative Assessment)
Population
Suicide Rate Per 100K Per Year, all Sexes (SDG 3.4.2)
per 100,000
WHO 2019 for SDG 3.4.2. Global average 1 per 100,000
Suicide Deaths Per Year (By Population)
per annum
As a calculation of population size against suicide rate
Mauritius, officially known as the Republic of Mauritius, is located in the Indian Ocean, off the southeast coast of Africa. The island nation boasts a rich culture reflecting influences from Europe, India, Africa, and China. Known for its vast beaches and crystal-clear waters, the Indian Ocean plays a pivotal role in the lives of Mauritians, who engage in fishing, tourism and sugar production. Hinduism, Christianity and Islam intermingle with Chinese and African beliefs to create the country's unique cultural identity.
Mauritius's legal system combines British Common Law with French Civil Law inherited from colonial-era France and the United Kingdom. During that time, suicide was considered a crime. Although England struck suicide from the statutes in 1961, it has remained a crime in the corpus of laws worldwide.
The World Health Organization (WHO) advocates for the decriminalisation of suicide and suicide attempts. Finding out more and removing such laws removes stigma and allows avenues for providing appropriate mental health support to individuals in crisis.
Criminalising suicide punishes distress. Decriminalising suicide saves lives.
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