Euthanasia

Euthanasia means "good death" refers to the practice of intentionally ending a life in order to relieve pain and suffering

There are different euthanasia laws in each country. The British House of lords select committee on Medical Ethics defines euthanasia as "a deliberate intervention undertaken with the express intention of ending a life, to relieve intractable suffering". Euthanasia is categorized in different ways, which include voluntary, non-voluntary, or involuntary. Voluntary euthanasia is legal in some countries, U.S. states, and Canadian Provinces. Non-Voluntary euthanasia is illegal in all countries. Involuntary euthanasia is usually considered murder. As of 2006, euthanasia is the most active area of research in contemporary bioethics.In some countries there is a divisive public controversy over the moral, ethical, and legal issues of euthanasia. Those who are against euthanasia may argue for the sanctity of life, while proponents of euthanasia rights emphasize alleviating suffering, bodily intergrity, self-determination, and personal utonomy. Jurisdictions where euthanasia or assisted suicide is legal include the Netherlands,Belgium, Luxembourg, witzerland, Estonia, Albania, the US states of Washington, Oregon and Montana.