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  • Jun 2, 2010, 10:06 AM
    JK191
    EU laws on Suicide notifying.
    If I get a notice from someone that they'll kill themselves, am I in any danger on a legal stance?

    As in, me knowing and not reporting or trying to stop the act. Could this be taken to court and in what ground does the defendant stand?
  • Jun 2, 2010, 10:36 AM
    jmjoseph

    And why would you NOT try to stop it, please?
  • Jun 2, 2010, 10:38 AM
    JK191

    Lack of ability for one.

    Or say that the person who said it has a debilitating illness that'll give him/her a painful death in a short while so he/she would rather have a less-painful death in a country that doesn't allow for euthanasia.

    Still, can you please inform me jmjoseph? I'd highly appreciate it.
  • Jun 2, 2010, 10:41 AM
    jmjoseph
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by JK191 View Post
    Lack of ability for one.

    Or say that the person who said it has a debilitating illness that'll give him/her a painful death in a short while so he/she would rather have a less-painful death in a country that doesn't allow for euthanasia.

    Still, can you please inform me jmjoseph? I'd highly appreciate it.

    Please be patient. Someone here with a legal background will soon come and try to help you. I was just trying to get some more information.
  • Jun 2, 2010, 10:42 AM
    JK191
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by jmjoseph View Post
    Please be patient. Someone here with a legal background will soon come and try to help you. I was just trying to get some more information.

    I apologize if I came across as being aggressive. I have a tendency to do that when speaking English.

    Thank you.
  • Jun 2, 2010, 10:50 AM
    jmjoseph
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by JK191 View Post
    I apologize if I came across as being aggressive. I have a tendency to do that when speaking English.

    Thank you.

    I just want you to know sometimes it takes a little longer to get the answer that you want and deserve.
  • Jun 2, 2010, 11:02 AM
    JudyKayTee

    Unless you are in a position of authority you have no legal responsibility to report suicide threats.

    Moral responsibility is another thing - but this is a law board.

    I don't know who you think would bring civil or criminal charges against you - ?
  • Jun 2, 2010, 11:07 AM
    JK191
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by JudyKayTee View Post
    Unless you are in a position of authority you have no legal responsibility to report suicide threats.

    Moral responsibility is another thing - but this is a law board.

    I don't know who you think would bring civil or criminal charges against you - ?

    Family of said person in case they found out I or a person who had knowledge did not report.

    Is there a difference in law between the US and Europe?
  • Jun 2, 2010, 11:12 AM
    JudyKayTee

    What Country in Europe? I am not aware of any obligation to report a threat of suicide anywhere. In fact, I can see you reporting such a threat and finding yourself in legal difficulties if the person is joking, having a bad day, whatever else is going on.
  • Jun 2, 2010, 11:15 AM
    JK191

    Portugal.
  • Jun 2, 2010, 01:18 PM
    Wondergirl
    I Googled but could find enough information to answer your question. In the U.S. a professional (teacher, counselor, minister or priest, psychiatrist, etc.) is required by law to report anyone they know who is threatening to harm himself or others. A friend or associate is not legally obliged to report it, but there certainly is a moral obligation. And the police would rather go on the call and err on the side of caution than have to report to a family that a loved one has committed suicide.

    Have you found out any more, JK, about the person who you think is considering suicide? Something else you could do is call a hotline number and ask this very question. I'm sure someone will be glad to help.

    Portugal Suicide Hotlines

    Voz de Apoio
    Apartado 2533
    4401-401
    VILA NOVA DE GAIA
    Hotline: (+351) 225 50 60 70
    Website: vozdeapoio.no.sapo.pt
    E-mail Helpline: [email protected]

    Telefone SOS Palavra Amiga
    VISEU
    Hotline: (232) 42 42 82

    Linha SOS-Estudante
    Associacao Academica de Coimbra
    R. Padre Antonio Vieira
    COIMBRA
    Contact by: - Phone - Letter: - E-mail:
    Hotline: (808) 200 204
    Website: aac.uc.pt
    Hours:
    Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun: 20:00 - 01:00

    Telefone da Amizade Porto
    Porto Apartado 4857
    4014 Porto Codex
    OPORTO
    Contact by: - Phone
    Hotline: 22 832 35 35
    Website: telefone-amizade.pt
    E-mail Helpline: [email protected]

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