Unconstitutionality of criminalizing physicians for the practice of euthanasia
Paulo Roberto Lemos de Araújo
Abstract:This study aimed to show the unconstitutionality of applying arts. 121 and 122 of the Brazilian Penal Code to the practice of euthanasia. To this end, we carried out a critical analysis of these articles, considering the constitutional foundations and cases of patients with severe and incurable diseases affected by unbearable suffering. It was based on the Brazilian Federal Constitution, the doctrine of constitutional law, and the Direct Action for the Declaration of Unconstitutionality 3,510-DF/2008. After th… Show more
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