Euthanasia Laws
Introduction to Euthanasia Laws
As laws have evolved from their traditional religious underpinnings, certain forms of euthanasia have been legally accepted. In general, laws attempt to draw a line between passive euthanasia (generally associated with allowing a person to die) and active euthanasia (generally associated with killing a person). While laws commonly permit passive euthanasia, active euthanasia is typically prohibited.” (1)
Resources
Notes and References
- Information about Euthanasia Laws in the Encarta Online Encyclopedia
Guide to Euthanasia Laws
In this Section
Euthanasia, Euthanasia Background, Euthanasia Laws, Euthanasia Laws in the United States, Euthanasia Laws in Canada, Euthanasia Laws in the World, Euthanasia Prevalence and Euthanasia Ethical Concerns.