Netherlands Proposes Euthanasia for Children Under 12 with Incurable Diseases
[Asia Economy Reporter Kiho Sung] The Netherlands is pushing to allow euthanasia for children under 12 suffering from incurable diseases.
According to foreign media on the 15th, the Dutch government made this decision on the 13th after months of debate.
Hugo de Jonge, the Dutch Minister of Health, stated that they will now draft regulations for its implementation. He added that a study conducted by experts showed that some children are suffering hopelessly.
Currently, in the Netherlands, minors aged 12 and older can request euthanasia. However, parental consent is mandatory until they reach 16 years old. For those aged 16 to 17, parental consent is not required in principle, but parents must be involved in the decision-making process. From 18 years old, individuals can request euthanasia without parental involvement. Euthanasia for infants up to 1 year old is legal with parental consent.
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However, there are no legal regulations for children between these ages. This is due to ongoing debates by Dutch authorities over whether minors in this age group have the capacity to make such decisions.
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