title: The legalisation of euthanasia in the Netherlands: lessons to be learnt.
abstract: The euthanasia debate has been re-ignited by the decision of the Dutch Parliament to legalise the practice. This will make the Netherlands the first nation in the world to legalise euthanasia. This paper explains the key aspects of the legislation and considers whether it provides a viable model for reform.
authors.affiliation: Monash University, Australia.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Amarasekara
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bagaric
mesh_terms: D028601:Euthanasia, Active / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D019983:Guideline Adherence; D006708:Homicide; D006801:Humans; D038622:Internationality; D007883:Legislation, Medical; D016365:Liability, Legal; D009426:Netherlands; D017236:Suicide, Assisted / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D035761:Wedge Argument