Belgium allowed Mercy Killing for Children

Updated : 14-Feb-2014

Parliament of Belgium on 14 February 2014 legalised death to terminally ill children of any age. The Parliament took the decision despite of opposition from the Church and some pediatricians. This action of legalizing death for the children came 12 years after the country legalised euthanasia for adults.

Under the approved legislation by the Parliament, a young child will be allowed to end their life with the help of a doctor.

Important to note : 

The legislation will become a law only after the royal signature.