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Slovenia state body vetoes assisted dying law, sends it back to parliament
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In Slovenia, terminally ill and severely suffering patients will be allowed to voluntarily end their lives with medical help.
The DS voted to veto the bill at Tuesday's extraordinary session with 20 votes in favor and nine against.
MPs have broken off their recess due to vetoes on four bills passed by the National Council on Tuesday. The Voluntary End of Life Act was re-approved by 50 votes, and the Cannabis and Animals Act was re-approved by 49 votes.
Slovenia state body vetoes assisted dying law, sends it back to parliament
A top state body in Slovenia has vetoed new legislation to allow assisted dying, saying it raised complex philosophical, ethical and legal issues that needed to be tackled, STA news agency reported on Wednesday.
Slovenian Assisted Dying Legislation Faces Controversial Veto
Slovenia's National Council has vetoed a new assisted dying law, highlighting philosophical, ethical, and legal challenges. The legislation passed parliament but faces renewed scrutiny following a 20-9 veto vote. Critics worry it could undermine the sanctity of life, despite its safeguards for the terminally ill.
The discovery of the disease at the age of 25, journalism, travels, the sea. Then the engagement with the Association Coscioni for euthanasia and assisted suicide.
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