Legal and Human Rights Perspectives

Idea: The right to die is increasingly seen as a human right, though not universally accepted.

Evidence:

Court Rulings: The European Court of Human Rights (Pretty v. UK, 2002) acknowledged the complexity but denied an absolute right to die.

UN and Human Rights: Some scholars argue Article 1 (Right to Dignity) and Article 3 (Freedom from Cruel Treatment) of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights may support euthanasia.