Dignity South Africa takes a landmark step challenging laws that criminalize assisted dying in South Africa
About this episode
Dignity South Africa challenges laws criminalizing assisted dying in a landmark case before the North Gauteng High Court.
Dignity South Africa has taken a landmark step by challenging laws that criminalize assisted dying in South Africa. The case, now before the North Gauteng High Court, could reshape how the country approaches end-of-life care and personal choice. It also comes as July's #30for30 campaign reflects on justice, dignity and protection under the law. We spoke to Leigh Mienert, Operations Manager of Dignity SA.
People in this episode
Guest: Leigh Mienert
Topics covered
- assisted dying
- end-of-life care
- personal choice
- legal challenge
- Dignity SA
- justice
- dignity
Keywords
- assisted dying
- Dignity South Africa
- North Gauteng High Court
- end-of-life care
- personal choice
- legal challenge
- justice
- dignity
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Dignity South Africa, North Gauteng High Court
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