Being able to choose to die without suffering. A reflection on Organic Law 3/2021, of March 24, regulating euthanasia.

Authors

  • Laura Pascual Matellán Universidad de Salamanca

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5944/rdpc.ENERO.2024.37790

Keywords:

Euthanasia, palliative care, penal guarantees, autonomy of the will, freedom, dignity

Abstract

Organic Law 3/2021, of March 24, on the regulation of euthanasia entails not only the decriminalization of the conduct, but the conversion of it into a right, the right to request the provision of help to die. However, what for many has meant an advance in the conquest of rights for others has meant the triumph of death over life. This research aims to reflect on this Law through its analysis, the voices of the people who request this benefit and those who, not so convinced with it, ask to put palliative care at the center.

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Author Biography

Laura Pascual Matellán, Universidad de Salamanca

Profesora asociada del Área de Derecho Penal de la Universidad de Salamanca (Departamento de Derecho Público General)

Published

2024-05-22

How to Cite

Pascual Matellán, L. (2024). Being able to choose to die without suffering. A reflection on Organic Law 3/2021, of March 24, regulating euthanasia. Revista de Derecho Penal y Criminología, 31(ENERO). https://doi.org/10.5944/rdpc.ENERO.2024.37790

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Section

Derecho Penal