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Iceland

Legal situation

In short

In Iceland, euthanasia and assisted suicide are prohibited. People with a terminal illness are allowed to refuse treatment.

Penal Code

Article 213 prohibits euthanasia, article 214 prohibits assisted suicide.  

Patients’ Rights Act 

People with a terminal illness are allowed to refuse treatment, based on article 24 of the Patients’ Rights Act.

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