Australia to outlaw suicide Web sites

From CNet News:

Using the Internet to promote the idea or practical details of committing suicide is about to become illegal in Australia.

The new rules–introduced by the amendments to the national Criminal Code–will see infringements by individuals face a maximum penalty of up to nearly $85,000 (110,000 Australian dollars). Corporations could be made to shell out nearly $425,000 for an offense.

The legislation will come into effect six months after the governor-general signs them into law, which is likely to be in the next several weeks.

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