(DOWNLOAD) "Autonomy and Vulnerability at the Death Bed." by University of Western Sydney Law Review " eBook PDF Kindle ePub Free
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- Title: Autonomy and Vulnerability at the Death Bed.
- Author : University of Western Sydney Law Review
- Release Date : January 01, 2006
- Genre: Law,Books,Professional & Technical,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 267 KB
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The principle of autonomy is central to arguments in favour of voluntary euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide. (1) This is underscored by the most recent effort to legalise these practices. In November 2005 Lord Joffe tabled his third private member's bill (Assisted Dying for the Terminally III Bill) in the House of Lords in as many years. It aims to legalise physician-assisted suicide and awaits further debate in the House of Lords. Lord Joffe has stated that 'The underlying principle on which the whole bill is based upon is personal autonomy and people making decisions for themselves.' (2) In Australia the same philosophy is echoed by voluntary euthanasia organisations who advocate for legislation that gives 'effect to freedom of choice' (3), and promote the 'right to choose' (4) and 'respect for personal autonomy, our right to make decisions that are primarily our own concern.' (5)
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