The Federal Government has pledged to review the law imposing sentencing for suicide attempts.

The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, LATEEF FAGBEMI, said Federal Government would liaise with the 36 States to reappraise the extant laws prohibiting suicide.

In a statement he made available to newsmen, the Minister said the Ministry of Justice would collaborate with the Federal Ministry of Health to also review issues around the existing Mental Health Act.