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Euthanasia and the law

M Brazier1

  • 1Faculty of Law, University of Manchester, UK.

British Medical Bulletin
|April 1, 1996
PubMed
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The law intervenes in euthanasia to protect the right to life, prohibiting involuntary forms. Voluntary euthanasia, while not violating the right to life, faces legal restrictions due to concerns about potential abuses.

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Area of Science:

  • Law and Ethics
  • Medical Law
  • Bioethics

Background:

  • The legal framework surrounding end-of-life decisions is complex.
  • Euthanasia presents significant ethical and legal challenges.
  • The right to life is a fundamental legal principle.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the legal basis for regulating euthanasia.
  • To analyze the protection of the right to life in euthanasia law.
  • To examine the legal grounds for limiting autonomy in voluntary euthanasia.

Main Methods:

  • Legal analysis of euthanasia legislation and case law.
  • Examination of ethical principles related to autonomy and sanctity of life.
  • Comparative analysis of different jurisdictions' approaches to euthanasia.
Keywords:
Death and EuthanasiaLegal Approach

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Main Results:

  • Involuntary and non-voluntary euthanasia necessitate legal prohibition or control.
  • Voluntary euthanasia does not inherently violate the right to life.
  • Fear of abuse is a primary driver for legal reluctance to permit voluntary euthanasia.

Conclusions:

  • Legal intervention in euthanasia is primarily driven by the protection of the right to life and concerns over potential abuses.
  • The debate on voluntary euthanasia involves balancing individual autonomy with societal protections.
  • The attractiveness of regulating voluntary euthanasia requires careful consideration of potential risks and benefits.