Nidwalden Homes Should Allow Euthanasia
Published: Wednesday, Oct 25th 2023, 10:11
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The Canton of Nidwalden is set to pass a motion that will make it legally compulsory for care homes to allow accompanying end-of-life assistance. The motion was proposed by Elena Kaiser (Green Party) and was passed by 36 votes to 17. Kaiser argued that people have the right to decide for themselves how their suffering and life will end, and that without a legal regulation in Nidwalden, care homes are often left to decide how to handle end-of-life assistance. The government rejected the motion, claiming that existing laws are sufficient to allow for a dignified death and farewell. They also noted that only a minority of Nidwalden care homes do not allow end-of-life assistance, and that the demand for it is low.
Kaiser expressed disappointment at the government's response, arguing that it is not about the care homes, but about the rights of the residents. Other members of the council argued for the motion, citing the importance of self-determination and the need to provide people with the option of end-of-life assistance. However, some argued that the state should not force care homes to allow end-of-life assistance, and that self-determination does not mean that people can do whatever they want.
In summary, the Canton of Nidwalden is set to pass a motion that will make it legally compulsory for care homes to allow accompanying end-of-life assistance. The motion was proposed by Elena Kaiser (Green Party) and was passed by 36 votes to 17. The government rejected the motion, claiming that existing laws are sufficient to allow for a dignified death and farewell. However, other members of the council argued for the motion, citing the importance of self-determination and the need to provide people with the option of end-of-life assistance.
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