In France, a debate about the end of life will be held next month in parliament. And it could lead to a new law, after the so-called " "(named after its author, UMP deputy Jean Leonetti) from 2005.
At the heart of discussions, the proposals made by two members in a report on Friday to President of the Republic (see details
).
Among these proposals, the right to a "continuous deep sedation." This is not to inject a lethal product, but powerful sleeping pills to allow terminally ill patients to be asleep until their death.
"It will be a great step forward, said Francois Hollande, because this law will meet many more situations than we imagine today. Dying with Dignity to live life fully, such is now the will of the legislature will in the law of our country. "
The reactions are very different. Anti-euthanasia associations, such as , believe that this proposal is similar to a "disguised euthanasia."
Opposite, the pro-euthanasia organizations welcome advanced, although some, such as the Association for the right to die with dignity ( ) that the legislature would go further towards assisted suicide.
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