Online Suicide Pacts

Role of social media and internet forums in facilitating suicide agreements

1. Reiwa 7 (Wa) No. 1238 Assisted Suicide Case

2. Jurisdiction: Japan (2025)
3. Original Case: Reiwa 7 (Wa) 1238 Jisatsu Hōjo
4. VictimsNoneDefendantsNonePlaintiffsNoneInvestigatorsNoneProsecutorsNoneDefense AttorneysNonePlaintiff AttorneysNoneJudgesNoneInstitutionsWakayama Prefectural PoliceWakayama District Court
5. Case Tags: Assisted Suicide;Criminal Law;Online Suicide Pacts;Wakayama District Court