Zamachy samobójcze z wykorzystaniem sieci internetowej – analiza kryminologicznai prawnokarna
Suicide bombings with the use of the Internet – criminological and criminal law analysis

Summary/Abstract: The purpose of this article is to show the relationality of the Internet network with the phenomenon of suicide. As a special point of consideration, the Author considered the crime of persuasion and assistance in suicide through cyberspace. In addition to the presented provision of art. 151 Criminal Code, the Author also cited other examples in which the Internet network contributed to the suicide of young people. The basic research question showscyberspace and the resulting cyber threats affect suicidal behaviour. The basis for the above considerations were the results of nationwide research prepared by the, for example Rzecznik Praw Obywatelskich, Fundacja Dajemy DzieciomSiłę or Centrum Badania Opinii Społecznej. To the extent necessary for the article, the Author also referred to police reports to show a statistical problem of the discussed phenomenon. The main conclusion from the analysis of thisissue is the statement that the Internet is the dominant area of the mass media, which has w strong driving force in undertaking suicidal behaviour. It should also be emphasized the importance of raising public awareness ofthe functioning of dangerous content on the Internet, which may occur in cause-and-effect relationships with suicide attempts.

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