title: The Voluntary Euthanasia (Legalization) Bill (1936) revisited.
abstract: In view of the continuing debate on euthanasia, the restrictions and safeguards which were introduced into the Voluntary Euthanasia (Legislation) Bill 1936 are discussed. Proposals for a new Terminal Care and Euthanasia Bill are suggested, based on some of the principles of the Mental Health Act 1983.
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authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Helme
mesh_terms: D005065:Euthanasia / Q000266:history* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D028601:Euthanasia, Active; D033101:Euthanasia, Active, Voluntary; D033161:Government Regulation; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D026706:Paternalism; D010358:Patient Participation / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D018570:Risk Assessment; D006113:United Kingdom; D026712:Value of Life