Euthanasia, Ethics and the Law - From Conflict Compromise ?

Informationen zum Autor Richard Huxtable is a Senior Lecturer and the Deputy Director of the Centre for Ethics in Medicine at the University of Bristol, UK. Klappentext Euthanasia, Ethics and the Law argues that the law governing the ending of life in England and Wales is unclear, confused and often contradictory. It shows that the rules are in competition because the ethical principles underlying them are so diverse and conflicting. This book covers topics including the Diane Pretty litigation, Lord Joffe's Assisted Dying for the Terminally Ill Bill, the advent of 'death tourism' and the real status of involuntary and passive euthanasia in English law. Zusammenfassung Argues that the law governing the ending of life in England and Wales is unclear, confused and contradictory. This book shows that the rules are in competition because the ethical principles underlying them are so diverse and conflicting. It covers topics including Diane Pretty litigation and Lord Joffe's Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Bill. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Judging the End(ing) of Life: Conflict and Confusion 2. Not Pretty: ‘Mercy Killing’ in Legal Fact and Legal Fiction 3. Assisted Suicide in ‘the Shadowy Area of Mercy Killing' 4. Get Out of Jail Free? Double Effect and Doctors in the Dock 5. Beyond Bland: Hedging Bets on the Value of Life? 6. Euthanasia and the Middle Ground: From Conflict to Compromise

Product details

• Authors: Richard Huxtable, Huxtable Richard
• Publisher: Routledge Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.10.2007
• EAN: 9781844721061
• ISBN: 978-1-84472-106-1
• Series: Biomedical Law and Ethics Library
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); MEDICAL / Ethics, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Death & Dying, LAW / Medical Law & Legislation, LAW / Right to Die, Medical & healthcare law, Medical ethics and professional conduct, Medical ethics & professional conduct, Medical and healthcare law, Ethical issues: euthanasia and right to die, Ethical Issues: Euthanasia & Right To Die