The Canadian court allowed euthanasia
Last reviewed: 16.10.2021
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The Canadian Supreme Court of British Columbia admitted that the law that prohibits doctors from killing deadly people at their request is contrary to the Constitution of the country. In Vancouver, the British Columbia Supreme Court found the ban on euthanasia unconstitutional, thus satisfying the statement of 64-year-old Gloria Taylor, who suffers from a fatal and incurable disease - Lou Gehrig's disease. In this case, certain conditions must be fulfilled: doctors are required to familiarize the patient with the diagnosis, with the prognosis of the course of her illness, to notify the existing methods of treatment and the prospects for their use.
The entry into force of the decision has been postponed for a year, so that the Parliament of Canada can prepare the necessary changes in the legislation. A federal official said he would seek a review of the court's decision.
As Glavred previously reported, according to the survey, a third of Ukrainians are against euthanasia. Almost as many people support euthanasia in the case of an incurable disease that causes suffering to the patient.
37.1% of Ukrainians are categorically against euthanasia under any circumstances. 36.8% of respondents support euthanasia in the case of an incurable disease that causes suffering to the patient.
Every sixth respondent believes that euthanasia can be used at will of any person without explanation. 8.2% of respondents consider this measure justified in case of a long-term coma. 2.5% believe that in old age after a certain age, you can conduct euthanasia.