Euthanasia: The Right to Live or to Die

Description

This book covers the controversial subject of euthanasia better known world over as assisted suicide or voluntary suicide. The book covers the various definitions for the word euthanasia and its Greek history in the introduction. Thera are two schools of thought covered in the book – those for and those against euthanasia. Those that are against euthanasia believe that no one man should be allowed to play God and nature must be allowed to take its course. On the other hand, some believe that human beings, under special circumstances, should be allowed a dignified death and a dignified relief from their suffering. The research covers some of the countries where euthanasia has been legalised and the circumstances under which euthanasia or voluntary suicide is allowed. Netherlands, being one of the first countries to have legalised euthanasia, is discussed.

Mueni Kalola holds a law degree from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa and a Post Graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law. Mueni was admitted to the Kenyan Bar in the year 2014 and is duly licensed to practice as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya. Mueni has experience in the vast area of commercial law but also takes keen interest in carrying out research on various controversial aspects of the law and thus her focus in this book on euthanasia.