INSTIGATION, INDUCTION AND ASSISTANCE FOR SUICIDE IN VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENTS

Abstract

Introduction: instigation, induction or assistance to suicide occurs through speech or action that leads another to end their life, but without there being any direct act capable of cooperating with the taking of life. Therefore, these actions can be carried out through any contact, as well as through virtual devices and environments. It is essential to understand the importance of identifying and creating limits so that these criminal actions do not occur in virtual environments. Objective: This project seeks to portray the conduct of individuals who act, in virtual environments, in a caring manner or who cause others to intend to commit suicide, conduct typified by article 122 of the Brazilian Penal Code. Methodology: It is based on a bibliographical review, based on scientific articles, books, periodicals and current legislation on the respective topic. Data collection will be carried out through databases such as Scielo, Google Scholar, among others, from 2018 to 2023. Expected Results: In the results, we seek to analyze the role of legal operators in this scenario, in search of to prevent these acts, even if typified by the Penal Code, from continuing to be carried out without accountability and punishment of the agents.