Doing an act (in person, electronically, in print or by supplying material) capable of encouraging or assisting another person's serious self-harm, at the level of grievous bodily harm (severe injury in Scotland), with intent to do so, is an offence; the other person need not be identified. In force 31 January 2024. Regulations laid in October 2025 add it to the Schedule 7 priority offences (draft); a 2026 Act (2026 c. 20) makes further prospective changes shown on legislation.gov.uk.
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