Assisted-Suicide Ban struck down by BC Court
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In the article, I thought it was interesting that the Canadian Justice said suicide is not itself illegal.
If I remember correctly, I believe the opposite is true under US criminal law, where suicide is technically illegal. Thus, if you attempt suicide and fail, in theory a homicide charge could be brought against you. Obviously, if you succeed in suicide, the charge would be moot.
If I remember correctly, I believe the opposite is true under US criminal law, where suicide is technically illegal. Thus, if you attempt suicide and fail, in theory a homicide charge could be brought against you. Obviously, if you succeed in suicide, the charge would be moot.
Assisted suicide is legal in Oregon, under specific conditions. It's called "Death With Dignity." Here's a link to a government page about it.
http://public.health.oregon.gov/ProviderPartnerResources/EvaluationResearch/DeathwithDignityAct/Pages/index.aspx
I think it's also legal in Washington state and Montana. So seems to be a west coast thing, so far.
http://public.health.oregon.gov/ProviderPartnerResources/EvaluationResearch/DeathwithDignityAct/Pages/index.aspx
I think it's also legal in Washington state and Montana. So seems to be a west coast thing, so far.
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It's interesting to note that while it was sort of struck down, Taylor got exactly what she was looking for.
Seems to me, the Canadian courts gave a not-so quiet nod to this idea, but are waiting for parliament to play catch-up.
Seems to me, the Canadian courts gave a not-so quiet nod to this idea, but are waiting for parliament to play catch-up.