An Australian court on Friday issued a landmark ruling that a quadriplegic man who wants to die had the right to stop being fed by his carers.
Western Australia's chief judge Wayne Martin said the Brightwater Care Group would not be criminally responsible if it ceased feeding and hydrating severely paralysed Christian Rossiter, 49, who had begged to be allowed to die.
Australian Court Hears Landmark Right-To-Die Case
An Australian court on Friday heard an unprecedented case brought by a nursing home seeking advice on whether it can stop feeding a paralysed man who has begged to be allowed to die.
An Australian court on Friday heard an unprecedented case brought by a nursing home seeking advice on whether it can stop feeding a paralysed man who has begged to be allowed to die.
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Couples Requested Mercy-Killing For Their 11 Year Old Son
Kalidas Munda and Parvati seek Euthanasia for their 11 year old son who is suffering from sickle cell anemia since they could't afford for the treatment.
Kalidas Munda and Parvati seek Euthanasia for their 11 year old son who is suffering from sickle cell anemia since they could't afford for the treatment.
British Woman With Multiple Sclerosis Loses Assisted Suicide Case
A British multiple sclerosis sufferer lost her court bid Thursday to clarify the law on whether her husband could be prosecuted if he helped her travel to commit suicide abroad.
A British multiple sclerosis sufferer lost her court bid Thursday to clarify the law on whether her husband could be prosecuted if he helped her travel to commit suicide abroad.
