Abstract
Euthanasia and assisted suicide is made legal only in four countries in Europe, the countries being: The Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg and Switzerland. Euthanasia and assisted suicide is not only a legal question, how would the legislation look like technically speaking, but it is also a controversial topic which many countries are not ready to discuss. In addition to the legal aspects, other aspects are also associated with this issue. The question that always arises is whether the community feels the necessity for this kind of legislation. The aim of this article is to familiarise the reader with the euthanasia legislation in The Netherlands and the public debate surrounding it. The article will give an overview and explanation of the current legislation.Firstly, the creation of the current legislation will be discussed, followed by an explanation of the current legislation on the basis of two cases that will be discussed in greater detail. In addition, attention will also be paid to other ending of life possibilities and concluded with the public debate on the legislation.
Highlights
Euthanasia and assisted suicide is made legal only in four countries in the world, the countries being The Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg and Switzerland
If the minor patient is between the ages of twelve and sixteen and can be considered capable of reasonably appreciating his interests in this matter, the professional can comply with the patient's request, if a parent or the parents exercising custody or the guardian, agree with the termination of life or assisted suicide
The professional has a freedom of choosing whether to continue with treatment or to terminate it. His decision must be based on the same requirements that are used by doctors for euthanasia and are stated in article 2 of the Law Review of Life Termination and Life Termination
Summary
Euthanasia and assisted suicide is made legal only in four countries in the world, the countries being The Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg and Switzerland. Many factors and opinions are involved in legalizing these forms of life ending. Still this is seen as a controversial topic that most people are not willing to discuss. Euthanasia has been legal here since 2002, when the new legislation entered into force, after a long period of debate. The initial draft legislation was made by three parties in the Dutch government, which later decided not to continue with the legislation This draft, was later used by the collation and presented before the government to be accepted as the law that we know today. The entry into force of the legislation concerning euthanasia was an ending point of long years of policy making
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