Death sentence in anywhere of the world is death by firing squad, lethal injection or hanging as it is in sillypore for capital offence,
why not use euthanusia to end the prisoner life, it is painless and cause less suffering to the prisoner???
after all the authority always said we want the prisoner to dies faster and painlessly and humanly as possible.
so euthanusia is the best..
hanging, and lethal injection especially , accident could go wrong end up the prisoner suffer a long painful death...
while euthanusia is a sure thing and painless...
I have written a post to the minnister,,,read.
Victor Tan
Dear minister. I hope u are reading my post, Why dont we approve euthanusia in Singapore? Many countries in Europe like switzerland already make it legal. This will lessen the suffering of those disease that got no cure at the moment and also it is both a financial and emotional suffering for their loved one, Old folk commiting suicide is on the rise due to chronic disease that have no cure currently, no one can take the pain. Our turn will come one day, be assured, They the next of kin have to visit them day to day to see them in pain and suffer emotionally. Let us have a choice to end our life painlessly, Of course those can opt out for religious reason. Even our LKY i read in media could not bear the pain that he ask his daughter to help him end it all. I think he regret he did not approve this euthanusia when he was PM. We can also use euthanusia instead of hanging for death sentence on prisoner of capital offence, it is more human this way, dont u think so? Hope u too will not regret the day will come for us to leave this world by not approving euthanusia, We want to leave as painlessly as possible. Death by suicide is messy and cause other inconvenience. Pain is the greatest suffering no one can bear whether your name is Lee Kuan Yew or Putin or Genghis Khan. I hope u read my post and reply, Thank u for your time .May you be well and Happy.
I have read and google about this , how to end our life as painlessly as possible if the day come when we could not bear the pain of disease that doctor got no cure.
we have to dies, No one i know dies painlessly, my oold uncle, my mother and fater, my brother in law,,, alll dies miserably and painfully, I am scare to dies this manner.
Death by hanging is the best option it took only 2 to 3 min to the end. It causes less suffering.
jumping form height is second...............
wow, quite expensive but worth it if can dies peacefully and painlessly, easily cost some ard 20K to 30K for this assist suicide.
better and still cheaper than trying to battle with say stage 4 cancer or whatever uncurable diseases that cause u great pain physically and emotionally to u and your family,,..and not even 10% of a cure.
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EXPLAINED: How foreigners can access assisted suicide in Switzerland
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Published: 9 Aug, 2021 CET.
Updated: Wed 3 Aug 2022 11:47 CET
EXPLAINED: How foreigners can access assisted suicide in Switzerland
Foreigners can access assisted suicide in Switzerland. Photo by Marcelo Leal on Unsplash
Assisted suicide is legal in Switzerland. Despite concerns of suicide tourism, it can be accessed by foreigners.
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Assisted suicide is legal in Switzerland on compassionate grounds.
While article 115 of the Swiss penal code prohibits assisted suicide for “self-serving reasons” and article 114 prohibits "causing the death" of a person for “commendable motives, and in particular out of compassion for the victim”, assisted suicide for non-selfish reasons is not specifically prohibited as long as certain conditions are met.
This is relatively rare, both in Europe and worldwide. Only a handful of countries allow for some form of assisted suicide, including the Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain and Canada.
Some American and Australian states allow for assisted suicide, despite not being permitted at a federal level.
As a consequence, Switzerland has become a potential destination for people seeking assistance to end their life.
But what are the rules for foreigners accessing assisted suicide in Switzerland? Here’s what you need to know.
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What are the rules for assisted suicide and euthanasia in Switzerland?
One important distinction to make is between euthanasia and assisted suicide. Assisted suicide still requires the person in question to administer the suicide themselves, while euthanasia is where a doctor takes this final step.
Euthanasia is not permitted in Switzerland, while assisted suicide is allowed for both locals and foreigners.
READ MORE: What you need to know about assisted suicide in Switzerland
The main associations administering assisted suicides are Exit, Dignitas, Ex International, and lifecircle.
Exit and Dignitas are the largest groups in Switzerland.
Exit only provides assistance for citizens or long-term residents of Switzerland while Dignitas is the only organisation to provide assisted suicide services to foreigners.
According to Dignitas, assisted suicide is popular among foreigners, with 90 percent of those who received help dying in 2018 coming from abroad. The majority of those who received assisted suicide were German.
How can foreigners receive assisted suicide in Switzerland?
In order to access assisted suicide as a foreigner, you will need to become a Dignitas member. This can be done from abroad, provided you are deemed to be of full mental capacity and are an adult.
You need to apply on the website and will need to fill out a form and provide a declaration of membership.
Once this is accepted, you will receive an invoice with payment instructions.
How much does it cost to receive assisted suicide in Switzerland?
While the direct costs of having an assisted suicide process administered in Switzerland are relatively low, the indirect costs are high.
In order to join Dignitas, it will cost you a one-off fee of 200 Swiss francs, followed by an annual membership fee of 80 francs.
However, while this might seem cheap, there are other costs to consider - particularly if you are a foreigner.
The UK-based Campaign for Dignity in Dying, an organisation which agitates for greater access to assisted suicide, estimates that it costs between £6,500 (CHF8,269) to over £15,000 (CHF19,080) for each person receiving assisted suicide in Switzerland, at an average of £10,000 (CHF12,720).
These costs include travel costs to Switzerland, along with accommodation costs and medical expenses.
Many of those interviewed said they also booked return flights which they didn’t intend to use in order to not arouse suspicion among the authorities and to have an option in case they changed their minds.
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How long will the process take?
Dignitas says the process can take three months or longer to become a member.
Dignitas specifies that for non-members, submission of a declaration of membership is a mandatory first step although it also notes there is no waiting period between become a member and applying for assisted suicide.
In order to receive assisted suicide with Dignitas, you will need to go through a processes that includes making first contact (either directly or through a family member), counselling and personal interviews, submission of medical documents and an exploration of other treatment options including palliative care.
A prescription for lethal medication will then be ordered from a doctor.
Dignitas also notes there is a lot of paperwork involved when foreigners choose assisted suicide in Switzerland and this can be time-consuming.
Dignitas is a non-profit organisation which invests all of its surplus money in expanding its services as well as providing suicide prevention advice.
A 2011 referendum in Zurich sought to target foreigners by making assisted suicide legal only for residents, however this was rejected at the ballot box by 78 percent.
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will call swiss embassy to find out more this Monday, to prepare for death is always better than waiting for death to come. write yr will and etc and etc, dont give yr loved one more problem is the way to go peacefully,
https://www.eda.admin.ch/countries/singa...apore.html
Why this thread is so pessimistic. from mkt good news bullish to death, Cause death is our destination, isnt it???
No one have escape death, it is imminent and sure thing, like bull market and bear,
birth, aging, disease and death,,,, happen to every phenomenon in the universe,,, even star and universe will end one days.
this exist so that exist, if this dont exist, that wont exist, whatever exist will have an end..
Some country do not allow foreigner to do so... what a lovely way to go. (dies)
U READ THE LAST LINE... IT USUSALLY TAKES 20 SEC TO 30 SEC TO GO TO SLEEP FOREVER. What a painless and lovely way to dies over painful cancer , heart disease, and so on.. which disease and chronic illness is painless????
death is life and life is death. No worry.
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Switzerland: What is the difference between assisted suicide and euthanasia?
The Local
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Published: 25 Oct, 2021 CET.
Updated: Wed 14 Sep 2022 18:12 CET
Switzerland: What is the difference between assisted suicide and euthanasia?
Italy's constitutional court rejects euthanasia referendum. Photo by Matheus Ferrero on Unsplash
While the terms often are used interchangeably, assisted suicide and euthanasia - and the laws that govern them - are quite different. Here’s what you need to know.
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The terms assisted suicide, assisted dying and euthanasia are often used interchangeably - even by media and politicians covering the matter.
There are however some key differences, both in terms of the legal situation and the practice itself.
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Assisted suicide is where a medical professional, usually a doctor but sometimes a pharmacist or other specialist, provides some form of medication to assist a patient as they commit suicide.
EXPLAINED: How foreigners can access assisted suicide in Switzerland
Crucially, it is the patient who takes the final step, i.e. by taking a medication or by pressing a switch through which the medication is administered.
Euthanasia on the other hand is where the medication which ends someone’s life is administered by a doctor or medical professional.
Euthanasia is sometimes known as voluntary euthanasia, which references the fact that the patient volunteers for the process by providing consent.
Other forms of medical intervention which lead to death - for instance turning off life support for someone who has been in a long-term coma - do not fit within the definition of voluntary euthanasia.
The term ‘assisted dying’ is used as a grouping term to refer to both assisted suicide and euthanasia, although media sources - particularly in the United Kingdom - often use assisted dying when referring primarily to assisted suicide.
What are the rules for assisted suicide and euthanasia in Switzerland?
The law in Switzerland recognises the distinction between assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Euthanasia is not permitted under law in Switzerland, while assisted suicide is allowed for both locals and foreigners.
While article 115 of the Swiss penal code prohibits assisted suicide for “self-serving reasons” and article 114 prohibits “causing the death” of a person for “commendable motives, and in particular out of compassion for the victim”, assisted suicide for non-selfish reasons is not specifically prohibited as long as certain conditions are met.
The Swiss supreme court has ruled the following: people must commit suicide by their own hand, for example, by taking medication themselves. A doctor cannot administer a lethal injection without being liable for criminal prosecution.
People must also be aware of actions they are undertaking and have given due consideration to their situation. In addition, they be consistently sure they wish to die, and, of course, not be under the influence of another person, or group of persons.
READ MORE: What you need to know about assisted suicide in Switzerland
Several other jurisdictions across Europe and the globe also make a legal distinction between the two, although euthanasia is legal in some countries including the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg and Columbia.
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What is the medical procedure involved?
Most Swiss associations request that patients drink sodium pentobarbital, a sedative that in strong enough doses causes the heart muscle to stop beating.
Since the substance is alkaline, it burns a bit when swallowed.
A professional prepares the needle, but it is up to the patient to open the valve that allows the short-acting barbiturate to mix with a saline solution and begin flowing into their vein.
A video is shot of the patient stating their name, date of birth and that they understand what they are about to do. The camera keeps rolling as they open the valve and the footage is used as evidence that they willingly took their own life.
It usually takes about 20 to 30 seconds for the patient to fall asleep.
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Assist suicide means u have to do it yrself but the doctor will provide u the medication and instrument and teach u how to activate them, where else euthanusia (incurable ichroinc illnesses) is administrated totally by a doctor.
and assist sucide does not need to have an incurable disease,,u have the free will to take yr own life,
if one want to commit suicide, it a no no,, unless u have chronic pain..But it is legal in some country to tkae yr own life,
i think we have the right to dies too, My life, right???
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuZrKAvxjmY&ab_channel=ABCNewsIn-depth