Assisted Dying Bill

Current Context : France’s National Assembly passed a bill to legalise assisted dying for adults with incurable and unbearable illnesses.

Features of the Bill :

• Eligibility: Adults over 18, with serious, incurable, and suffering-causing illnesses
• Procedure:
  • Request → Medical Review (15 days) → Approval → 2-day waiting period
  • Patients can self-administer or get assistance.
  • Safeguards: Medical professionals may opt out on conscience grounds, but obstructing the process can lead to legal penalties.
• Countries where legal: Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Spain, Portugal