Title: Euthanasia & Physician-Assisted Suicide (PAS) around the World - Euthanasia - ProCon.org
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Euthanasia & Physician-Assisted Suicide (PAS) around the World
Legal Status in 28 Countries from Australia to Uruguay
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Last updated on: 12/3/2020 | Author: ProCon.org
Euthanasia & Physician-Assisted Suicide (PAS) around the World
Legal Status in 28 Countries from Australia to Uruguay
Active euthanasia (in which a doctor administers a lethal dose of medication to a patient) and physician-assisted suicide (PAS) are Illegal in most countries. However, at least eight western countries have Legalized one or both of the practices. Below find information on 28 countries’ laws, court cases, and debates about euthanasia and PAS. These countries were chosen based on the availability of Legal documents and information on medical practices, and in an effort to include countries that represent a variety of cultures, religions, and ethnicities. While reasonable effort has been made to assure the accuracy of this data, do not rely on this information without first checking with a current and official edition of the applicable law. Euthanasia
PAS
Australia


Belgium


Canada


China


Colombia


Denmark


Finland


Euthanasia
PAS
France


Germany


India


Ireland


Israel


Italy


Japan


Euthanasia
PAS
Luxembourg


Mexico


The Netherlands


New Zealand


Norway


Philippines


Russia


Euthanasia
PAS
South Africa


Spain


Sweden


Switzerland


Turkey


United Kingdom


Uruguay


1. AUSTRALIA
Euthanasia: Illegal
( Legal in Victoria)
Physician-Assisted Suicide: