In Belgium, euthanasia has been legal since the passing of the Belgian Act on Euthanasia in 2002, which states that:
"Adults (18 and older) who want euthanasia must repeatedly and explicitly show their willingness to end their life, must prove that their decision was taken without external pressure and that doctors must be certain the pain they are suffering, whether physical, psychological or both, is caused by a serious and incurable condition, and is constant, unbearable and cannot be mitigated."
(RTE News (03/06/2013), "Belgian Senate considers extending euthanasia to minors", http://www.rte.ie/news/2013/0306/374348-...uthanasia/)
Ten years after the passing of this Act, the Belgian Senate considers extending euthanasia to minors.
What is your opinion on this matter?
PS: The exact 'minimum age' is not yet known, nor is it clear whether the parents/guardian take part in the decision.
"Adults (18 and older) who want euthanasia must repeatedly and explicitly show their willingness to end their life, must prove that their decision was taken without external pressure and that doctors must be certain the pain they are suffering, whether physical, psychological or both, is caused by a serious and incurable condition, and is constant, unbearable and cannot be mitigated."
(RTE News (03/06/2013), "Belgian Senate considers extending euthanasia to minors", http://www.rte.ie/news/2013/0306/374348-...uthanasia/)
Ten years after the passing of this Act, the Belgian Senate considers extending euthanasia to minors.
What is your opinion on this matter?
PS: The exact 'minimum age' is not yet known, nor is it clear whether the parents/guardian take part in the decision.
