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A key state body in Slovenia has halted the progress of a new law that would permit assisted dying, citing unresolved philosophical, ethical, and legal complexities. The National Council, a bipartisan regulatory entity, vetoed the legislation with a 20-9 vote on Wednesday, sending it back to parliament for further deliberation.
The Slovenian parliament had initially approved the bill, which aimed to empower terminally ill patients to legally end their suffering, aligning with similar laws in countries like Canada and the Netherlands. However, opponents within the council are concerned that the legislation might erode the value placed on life by inadvertently sanctioning premature death, regardless of circumstances.
Despite strict conditions outlined in previous reports by STA news agency—which disallow assisted dying where mental illness is the sole cause of suffering—the veto has been implemented.
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