European Court of Human Rights upholds Hungary's ban on assisted suicide, affirming nations' sovereignty to prohibit such practices.
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has upheld Hungary's ban on assisted suicide in a 6-1 decision, affirming the sovereignty of nations to prohibit such practices. The ruling reaffirms a commitment to preserving life in alignment with international law amid ongoing debates about the ethical implications of euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide. The court emphasised the importance of medical and palliative care, guided by compassion and high medical standards, to manage the vulnerabilities of terminally ill patients.
June 13, 2024
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