Rest in Peace with Dignity

[Euthanasia in Swiss: History and Current Situation] In recent years, the image of "Switzerland" has become firmly established when people hear that euthanasia (or more accurately, "assisted suicide") is available to Japanese people (or foreigners). In fact, the history of euthanasia in Switzerland is long and interesting. First, the debate on euthanasia (assisted suicide) in Switzerland began in 1942, based on existing legislation . Article 115 of the Swiss Criminal Code s

[Euthanasia in Italy: Current Situation and Dramatic Developments] In 2019 , the Italian Constitutional Court made a groundbreaking decision. "Assisted suicide for a person who retains their capacity to make decisions and is in intolerable pain is not necessarily a crime under certain circumstances." This is the judgment that was made. The ruling came in favor of Federico Carboni , who was left severely quadriplegic in a traffic accident and was completely bedridden for more

[Spain Euthanasia] History and current status Overview of the system (Euthanasia in Spain) In Spain, the euthanasia system (Eutanasia/Ayuda para morir) was officially legislated in June 2021. This law allows patients suffering from serious illnesses or unbearable pain to receive assistance in ending their lives from a doctor, provided they meet certain requirements and procedures. In the first year since the system was introduced, 180 people underwent euthanasia , 22 of wh

[Euthanasia in Canada] Current status and performance data In Canada, the word "euthanasia" is not used. This is called MAID (Medical Assistance in Dying) . *By the way, in America, Maid stands for Medical aid in dying (which can be confusing). *As this is the first article about Canada, I will introduce the minimum necessary knowledge by showing simple keywords and data. From next time onwards, I will go into more detail, so for now, let's get the basic information

[Euthanasia in Mexico] There has been a major development regarding euthanasia in South America, Mexico. Aimed at recognizing the right to euthanasia and "death with dignity" " Ley de la Transición" ( literally: "Beyond the Law") The so-called euthanasia bill, as it is called in Japanese, has been submitted to the House of Representatives through the lobbying of activist Samara Martinez , and the formal legislative process has begun. More than 128 senators have already

[Euthanasia in UK #1] Progress of the Euthanasia Bill This year June 20, 2025 A historic moment has arrived in the UK. 国会の外で結果を待つ支持者 The Euthanasia Bill is passed in the British House of Commons . In fact , a bill was submitted once in 2014 , but was rejected in the House of Representatives (second session). However, this time, it cleared committees and third readings and was finally approved by the House of Representatives, a moment of joy for long-time supporters of e

[Euthanasia in Germany] - The unique balance between "individual freedom" and "state involvement" 1. Overview of the system and legal situation (Euthanasia in Germany) In 2020, the German Federal Constitutional Court handed down a landmark ruling. "A strict ban on assisted suicide would violate the Constitution." That is our decision. This ruling effectively made euthanasia (or more accurately, assisted suicide, or Sterbehilfe) legal in Germany . However, unlike the Netherla

[ Euthanasia in the Netherlands ] ~The world's most advanced "self-determination of life" model~ 1. Overview of the system and legal situation The Netherlands was the first country in the world to comprehensively legalize euthanasia in 2001 . Its official name is the Termination of Life on Request and Assisted Suicide Act , and it came into effect in 2002. This law clearly stipulates that doctors who end a patient's life will be exempt from criminal liability only if cer

[Euthanasia in Australia] 1. Overview of the system and legal situation Like the United States, Australia's assisted dying (VAD) system is highly dependent on state autonomy, and there is no unified system at the national level. However, euthanasia is now legal in all states except for the Northern Territory , and legalization is spreading across a wide range of areas. *In Australia, this system is not called "Euthanasia" but is called "VAD (Voluntary Assisted Dying)" .

Location of New York State in the United States About euthanasia in America. More than five months ago, on June 9, 2025, the New York State Legislature approved a euthanasia bill . Click on the image to go to the source article ⇩ The application of euthanasia is strict, being limited to "terminal illnesses with a life expectancy of six months or less." The voices of 72% of state residents were reflected in the state legislature. The American National Medical Association opp