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EPISODE · Apr 14, 2026 · 29 MIN

Euthanasia: How Australia's approach compares to other countries

from Law Report · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation

In countries where voluntary assisted dying is allowed, there are very different legal frameworks. A high-profile case in Spain raises questions of whether the procedure should only be allowed if there is a terminal illness. Should the medical criteria also include mental distress? And how does mental illness impact on the idea of agency and choice?

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