Euthanasia: How Australia's approach compares to other countries
From Law Report by ABC Australia
April 14, 2026 · 29 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the varying legal frameworks of euthanasia in different countries, focusing on a high-profile case in Spain and the implications of mental illness on the concept of agency and choice.
In countries where voluntary assisted dying is allowed, there are very different legal frameworks. A high-profile case in Spain raises questions of whether the procedure should only be allowed if there is a terminal illness. Should the medical criteria also include mental distress? And how does mental illness impact on the idea of agency and choice?
Topics covered
- euthanasia
- voluntary assisted dying
- legal frameworks
- mental illness
- agency
- choice
Keywords
- euthanasia
- voluntary assisted dying
- legal frameworks
- mental distress
- terminal illness
- agency
- choice
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Australia, Spain
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