Why isn't euthanasia legal in more countries?

On Friday the House of Lords will debate a bill on assisted dying. See how other countries have legislated on the issue. read more

Euthanasia is seen as a way to end suffering, not as a right to die, although in some countries, the Netherlands for instance, there is a paradigm shift, moving from euthanasia as a way to end suffering to a right. read more

This, then, would be my primary hypothesis. Alternatives include the fact that the law is very hard to write to set a clear line between types of suicide, or that they're worried voter support would reverse if euthanasia scandals arose and they would be blamed. Hope this helps. read more

Often religion plays a role in the opinions of those against euthanasia, but not always. While in most countries assisted suicide and euthanasia remain illegal, some nations are in the process of debating and adopting assisted suicide laws, or have already legalized assisted suicide, while three European nations have outright legalized euthanasia. read more