Journal article
Human Rights, Human Dignity and the Right to Die: Lessons from Europe on Assisted Suicide
Criminal Law Journal, Vol.33(6), pp.341-356
2009
Abstract
In July 2009, the House of Lords ordered the Director of Public Prosecutions (for England and Wales) to publish a policy clarifying the exercise of discretion in cases of assisted suicide. In the United Kingdom, assisted suicide is a criminal offence, regardless of where it takes place. International travel for the purpose of medically assisted suicide is a reality. This article examines this landmark decision and considers the important legal and human rights lessons arising out of the case in the context of Australian law.
Details
- Title
- Human Rights, Human Dignity and the Right to Die: Lessons from Europe on Assisted Suicide
- Authors
- Brendon Murphy (Author) - University of Newcastle
- Publication details
- Criminal Law Journal, Vol.33(6), pp.341-356
- Publisher
- Lawbook Co.
- Date published
- 2009
- ISSN
- 0314-1160
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99448861702621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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