Criminal sanctions for suicidality in the 21st Century UK

Criminal sanctions including court orders, prosecution and imprisonment persist as responses to suicidality in the UK even where there is no public danger. Their prevalence, the level of clinical involvement and outcomes are unclear. There is an urgent need to examine the national picture of harms, benefits and the responsibilities of mental health professionals.

Automated summary

The use of criminal sanctions for suicidality in the UK, even in the absence of public danger, is unclear and requires examination to determine the harms, benefits, and responsibilities of mental health professionals.