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Published on Sep 18, 2016
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17-year-old in Belgium has become the first minor to be granted
euthanasia. It has been called the ultimate gesture of humanity. For
some it's a show of compassion, but others say it's unethical, and a
form murder.
Several countries allow euthanasia, but Belgium is the only one in the world that has no age restrictions.
And now for the first time, the country has allowed a 17-year-old to commit suicide with the help of a doctor.
Belgium's child euthanasia law was passed two years ago, and sets out specific criteria for minors.
But how young is too young to choose between life and death?
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