Author(s)

Tianyi Zhang ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China

Corresponding Author

Tianyi Zhang

ABSTRACT

As society progresses, individuals increasingly value the personhood and subjectivity of death, contemplating how to depart with dignity. People's Congress representative Liu Guifang advocates for legislation allowing euthanasia, asserting that it reflects the dignity of terminal patients and civilizational progress. Approximately 10% of deaths in our country result from suffering at the end of life, indicating that the legalization of euthanasia meets societal needs. It is an essential choice for improving our legal system and promoting social civilization. This article explores the legitimacy of euthanasia legalization, analyzes its hindrances, and proposes a safeguard mechanism for legalizing euthanasia, aiming to provide legal support for the dignity of patients with terminal illnesses.

KEYWORDS

Euthanasia; Legitimacy; Legalization; Dignity of Life

CITE THIS PAPER

Tianyi Zhang. Discussion on the Legalization of Euthanasia in China. Science of Law Journal (2024) Vol. 3: 113-119. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/DOI: 10.23977/law.2024.030617.

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