WEBSITES WHICH ENCOURAGE SUICIDE

Early day motion 256, tabled 16 June 2010 by Tony Cunningham (Labour). Signed by 43 members.

That this House is deeply saddened by the tragic death of 16-year old Shane Martin Reid; and calls on the Attorney General to investigate whether legal action can or should be taken against those who write, publish, sell material or distribute information on the internet which encourage people to commit suicide, particularly when they are reckless about making this available to those who are young and vulnerable.

Signatures by party: Labour 21, Liberal Democrat 7, Conservative 6, DUP 6, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Independent 1.