“euthanasia”
This page presents an official legal definition of “euthanasia” from a government source. Additional definitions will be added as jurisdictions publish them.
Australia
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The process of intentionally terminating a person’s life to reduce their pain and suffering with or without the person’s consent [see Euthanasia, Human Rights and the Law Issues Paper May 2016]. Voluntary assisted dying is a very limited type of euthanasia in South Australia where the person has the capacity and choice to end their life. It is the only legal form of euthanasia in South Australia [Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2021 (SA)].
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