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StatuteCrimes Act 1961

Section 179 — Crimes Act 1961: Aiding and abetting suicide

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179 Aiding and abetting suicide Every one is liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 14 years who— (a) Incites, counsels, or procures any person to commit suicide, if that person commits or attempts to commit suicide in consequence thereof; or (b) Aids or abets any person in the commission of suicide. Compare: 1908 No 32 s 192

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