Vetoed for the fourth time the legalization of euthanasia in Portugal
President De Sousa, known to be a devout Catholic, has not re-approved the euthanasia law, which was approved by the Portuguese parliament four times in the last 5 years, most recently on March 31.
De Sousa, who sent the euthanasia law directly to parliament without taking it this time to the Constitutional Court, demanded that “some points of the text be clarified.”
According to the information provided by the Presidency, it was indicated that De Sousa, who emphasized that the issue is very sensitive, wanted clarity in the definition of the responsible authority in the legal regulation made regarding euthanasia, which is only allowed in case of incapacity physical. of the patient
The 74-year-old Portuguese president has demanded clarification on who will ensure medical supervision and define physical disability during the implementation of euthanasia.
WHAT HAPPENED?
In Portugal, where the Socialist Party was alone in power, the euthanasia law was last approved in parliament on March 31, with the votes of the left and communist parties.
Euthanasia, defined in the law as medically assisted death, is defined as a fundamental right to self-determination, and its application is only allowed for people with physical disabilities, suffering from serious and incurable diseases and serious injuries.
The person requesting euthanasia must undergo a mandatory psychological treatment process for at least two months and then consent again. (AA)
Source: Sozcu
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