Spain
Legal situation
In short
In Spain, both termination of life on request and assisted suicide are allowed and regulated by law. This is due to the Bill for the Regulation of Euthanasia (LORE), that became law in 2021. Before that time both acts were prohibited by the Spanish Criminal Code.
Criminal Code
Assisted suicide is prohibited by article 143 of the Spanish Penal Code.
Act on the Regulation of Euthanasia
The law is about to allow people suffering from a serious, incurable condition to request and receive assistance to end their lives. The request must be made on four occasions and be backed by medical reports, and healthcare workers will retain their right to conscientious objection. After the procedure is approved by an evaluating committee, the patient must give final consent again. Supporters said these provisions guarantee that euthanasia will be an option but never an imposition as its detractors have claimed. At March 18 of 2021, the bill passed Spain’s Parliament. At March 24, the law was signed by the King.
Latest news
Euthanasia for mental disorder: the experience of Spain.
The data The Organic Law 3/2021 of March 24, on the regulation of euthanasia (LORE) was published in Spain. The Law established a three-month deadline
September 5, 2024
DMD-Spain publishes Revista DMD nº 91
DMD-Spain publishes the latest issue of their magazine: Revista no 91:
June 10, 2024
DMD-Spain publishes Revista DMD nº 90
DMD-Spain publishes the latest issue of their magazine: Revista no 90:
December 27, 2023
Euthanasia advocate Carlos Vasquez dies at 79
The prominent advocate for assisted suicide was committed to promoting the right to die with dignity.
July 11, 2023
DMD-Spain publishes Revista DMD nº 89
DMD-Spain publishes the last issue of their magazine: Revista no 89:
May 31, 2023