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Framework for the implementation of euthanasia in South Africa
Dissertation (LLM (Medical Law))--University of Pretoria, 2008.
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| author2 | Carstens, Pieter Albert, 1960- |
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| spelling | oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/26182 Framework for the implementation of euthanasia in South Africa Carstens, Pieter Albert, 1960- lourens.grove@up.ac.za Grove, Lourens Botha Advance directive Living will Passport of life Right to die Mercy killing Terminal illness Human life Dignity Project 86 Euthanasia End of life Assisted suicide UCTD Dissertation (LLM (Medical Law))--University of Pretoria, 2008. This dissertation aims to examine and analyse the current South African position with regard to voluntary euthanasia. An examination is made from constitutional law, common law, case law and statutory law perspectives, including the legislation proposed by the South African Law Commission (project 86). The writings of prominent authors are considered. Once the South African position is examined, a comparative study is undertaken concerning relevant aspects in the Dutch law. The most important findings are that the South African Constitution may allow, and perhaps even demand, the legalization of voluntary euthanasia in South Africa, provided that sufficient safeguards can be established to effectively and sufficiently minimize the risk of abuse. Should this be impossible, the proscription of euthanasia may be reasonable and justifiable in an open and democratic society based on human dignity, equality and freedom. Finally, some recommendations are made for changes to the South African Law Commission’s Final Draft Bill. Public Law unrestricted 2013-09-07T03:41:39Z 2008-07-11 2013-09-07T03:41:39Z 2007-09-07 2008-07-11 2008-07-10 Dissertation a 2007 E822 AG http://hdl.handle.net/2263/26182 http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-07102008-131712/ © University of Pretoria 2007 E822 application/pdf University of Pretoria |
| spellingShingle | Advance directive Living will Passport of life Right to die Mercy killing Terminal illness Human life Dignity Project 86 Euthanasia End of life Assisted suicide UCTD Framework for the implementation of euthanasia in South Africa |
| title | Framework for the implementation of euthanasia in South Africa |
| title_full | Framework for the implementation of euthanasia in South Africa |
| title_fullStr | Framework for the implementation of euthanasia in South Africa |
| title_full_unstemmed | Framework for the implementation of euthanasia in South Africa |
| title_short | Framework for the implementation of euthanasia in South Africa |
| title_sort | framework for the implementation of euthanasia in south africa |
| topic | Advance directive Living will Passport of life Right to die Mercy killing Terminal illness Human life Dignity Project 86 Euthanasia End of life Assisted suicide UCTD |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/2263/26182 http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-07102008-131712/ |