The Social Affairs Policy Review Committee, a Standing Committee of Tynwald, is conducting an inquiry into the topic of suicide. The Committee would like to hear from people who have been affected by suicide and from organisations whose work relates to the matter. The Committee has been receiving and publishing evidence and welcomes more. 

Submissions should be sent to the address below by 22nd January 2019. Email is preferred but hard copy is equally as acceptable. 

The Committee is particularly interested in:

i) The adequacy of preventative measures;

ii) The response of public services following instances of suicide;

iii) The role and functioning of the Coroner of Inquests; and

iv) The support available for those affected by suicide.

Policy Review Committees are limited by their remits; they only look at individual cases as examples of the impact of policy on the public. They can, however, listen to all witnesses and are willing to do so in confidence. This improves the Committees’ understanding of topics which they are investigating.

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For further information contact:
Clerk of Tynwald’s Office
Clerk to the Committee
Telephone: 01624 685500
Email: committees@tynwald.org
Website: www.tynwald.org.im