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A right to die? Euthanasia and the law in Australia
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posted on 2023-05-17, 04:12 authored by Lorana BartelsLorana Bartels, Margaret OtlowskiMargaret OtlowskiThis article examines the legal regulation of active voluntary euthanasia and assisted suicide in Australia. The Dying with Dignity Bill 2009 (Tas), which was recently defeated by the Tasmanian Parliament, is discussed, as well as other jurisdictions' past and present legislative developments in this context. The recent case law is also considered to ascertain how "mercy killing" or assisted suicide cases are dealt with by the criminal justice system, with particular reference to the case of R v Justins [2008] NSWSC 1194. This is followed by a critical evaluation of the key arguments for and against euthanasia. The article concludes by examining the significance of the Tasmanian Bill and the implications of such legislation.
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Publication title
Journal of Law and MedicineVolume
17Issue
4Pagination
532-555ISSN
1320-159XDepartment/School
Faculty of LawPublisher
Thomson ReutersPlace of publication
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