Slovenia becomes the first country in Eastern Europe to legalize suicide

Slovenian lawmakers It became the first country in Eastern Europe to legalize the law on Friday to allow suicide for adults in medical assistance, in a shift in regional policy of the end of life.

The country’s legislators adopted the bill after a close viewing of the parliamentary vote of 50 votes in favor, 34 against and three abstained. Voting was also focused on a national referendum that requires enlarged rights.

Legislation comes after an advisory referendum last year, in which 55% of voters supported the right to the right Autonomy of the end of life. Although the move is highly rated as historical, the implementation of the law will not be immediate, since the procedures and mechanisms of supervision are still being developed.

The law extends to the deadly patients of adults who experience unbearable suffering without the possibility of improvement. In order for the candidates to qualify, they must be mentally competent and have already exhausted their available treatment options. Persons suffering solely from mental illness will be excluded from the expiry. The patient should provide informed, voluntary and repeated consent. It is believed that the process may require assessment of several healthcare providers.

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Slovenian legislators approved the law to succeed for adults supported by medicine. (Reuters)

Although it is perceived as a significant step, it will not be immediately implemented, as detailed procedures and surveillance mechanisms are still completed.

“This is a victory for compassion and dignity,” said one of the legislators in support of the bill. A group of civil rights against the law to abolish the measure.

A Civil Rights Group that opposes a new law that has pledged to seek public support for a potential attempt to force A Referendum as you.

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Legislators adopted a bill of 50 votes in favor, 34 against and three abstained. (Getti Image)

Several other countries, including Canada, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Australia and Colombia, legalized the so -called death.

Last month, the UK Parliament voted in favor of legalization of death, although the bill still has to clear the upper house of parliament.

Several other countries with dignity legalized the so -called death. (Getti Image)

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In the US, 11 states allow for medical care in death: Delaware, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Meng, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, Vermont and Washington. Legislators in some other states consider similar legislation.

Washington, Colombia District, also allows for a suicide with a doctor.

Reuters contributed to this report.