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They differ in different countries. Very few allow it.
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Is euthanasia legal in California if performed by a physician?
At this time, only Oregon and Washington have legal (and unchallenged) euthanasia laws.
Is it legal to give a terminal ill person morphine to help die?
This is called Euthanasia and in most countries it is illegal. In Switzerland and Holland there is legal Euthanasia. See related link for laws and information about Euthanasia around the world.
What laws does India have regarding euthanasia?
Euthanasia was illegal in India until 6th march 2011.Supreme court of India declared Passive Euthanasia as legal and acceptable but under certain circumstances. The ruling came as per the Aruna case of 1973. This was indeed a historic moment.PS: Active Euthanasia is still illegal
Why euthanasia illegal?
Laws against euthanasia and assisted suicide are in place to prevent abuse and to protect people from unscrupulous doctors and others. They are not, and never have been, intended to make anyone suffer
How do you obtain a euthanasia certificate in South Carolina?
State laws in South Carolina define euthanasia or assisted suicide as murder. As they do not give certificates for something illegal, it is therefore quite impossible to obtain such a certificate.
What does british law say about euthanasia?
In the UK, The Suicide Act 1961 defines assisting someone in the act of suicide to be a criminal offence. 'Euthanasia' itself is not a legal term in the UK as there are no laws relating to it, therefore cases of euthanasia are treated as either 'manslaughter' or 'murder' depending on the specific circumstances.
Why shouldn't euthanasia be legalized in the UK?
Laws against euthanasia and assisted suicide are in place to prevent abuse and to protect people from unscrupulous doctors and others. They are not, and never have been, intended to make anyone suffer
Pointing to the liability to abuse of laws permitting active euthanasia is relying on consequentialist considerations about not taking a human life?
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How do I apply for a euthanasia certificate in Florida?
Euthanasia (as defined as a third party ending the life of another) is illegal throughout the US, mostly under state general homicide laws. Therefor, you cannot obtain a "euthanasia certificate" anywhere in the US. The only form of euthanasia legal anywhere in the US is assisted suicide, and even this is only in a few (as in 3 or fewer) states. The major difference between this and general euthanasia is that it is the patient taking the action ending their life, not someone else.
What type of certification do you need to be able to medicaly treat and euthanise animals?
It depends on the laws of the state. A degree in veterinary medicine is normally required to medically treat animals. ( Such as a Vet Tech) A euthanasia certificate is required for the sole purpose of performing the act of euthanasia. One example is a person who works at a shelter and it is their job to perform euthanasia on the sick injured or unwanted pets.
Is euthanasia legal in Greece?
No, euthanasia is illegal in Greece.
Did legalise the euthanasia Sweden?
Euthanasia is illegal in Sweden.
