Art. - 151 Kk

Inducing, encouraging, or convincing someone to commit suicide.

Statistics show that victims are frequently young people (often under 25), while perpetrators are often known to the victim. 4. Summary Table Description Offense Name Persuasion or assistance in suicide Legal Basis Article 151 of the Polish Criminal Code Action 1 Persuasion: Inducing another to commit suicide Action 2 Assistance: Facilitating the act (e.g., providing tools) Penalty 3 months to 5 years of imprisonment Requirement Only an attempt is needed for the crime to occur art. 151 kk

Legal scholars increasingly apply Art. 151 k.k. to online "death groups" or suicidal communities (e.g., "Blue Whale" challenges) where individuals are coordinated or encouraged to harm themselves. Under Polish law, a person commits this offense

Under Polish law, a person commits this offense if they lead another individual to attempt their own life through: Under Polish law