Publication Date:
Thu, 2011-06-30 02:14
The government said Wednesday that existing laws provide enough
safeguards to prevent abuse without giving the impression that the government
approves the work of suicide groups such as Dignitas. Some lobby groups abroad
have called on Switzerland to ban what they term "suicide tourism" by
preventing foreigners from using the groups' services.
The government says the
current rules strike a balance between protecting vulnerable individuals and
safeguarding their right to self-determination.
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