[JK191]

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?

[jmjoseph]

And why would you NOT try to stop it, please?

[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.

[jmjoseph]

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.

[JK191]

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.

[jmjoseph]

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.

[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 - ?

[JK191]

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?

[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.

[JK191]

Portugal.

[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]