Court sentences man for suicide attempt, reduces penalty

AMMAN — In a recent ruling, an Amman court convicted a Palestinian national of attempting suicide, resulting in a one-month imprisonment along with a JD50 fine and related charges. Taking into account his admission of guilt and plea for clemency, the court chose to lessen his sentence to just a single week of confinement and applicable fines.اضافة اعلان

This decision, subject to round-the-clock scrutiny, comes in response to a proven suicide endeavor by the Palestinian citizen. He had sought to end his life from atop an electricity pole in the Jordanian capital, Amman. Swift police intervention effectively dissuaded him, ultimately regaining control over the situation, as reported by Hala News.

As per Article (339) of the Jordanian Penal Code:

• Those publicly attempting suicide through acts likely to cause death can be imprisoned for up to six months, fined up to one hundred dinars, or both. This penalty doubles if done collectively.
  
• Those instigating or aiding suicide using methods described in Article (80) may face temporary detention.
  
• A failed suicide attempt leads to imprisonment for three months to two years, extendable to three years if resulting in permanent harm or disability