{"id":137449,"date":"2025-05-24T11:32:56","date_gmt":"2025-05-24T11:32:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/deputies-propose-a-bill-to-aid-in-dying-solemn-vote-set-for-may-27-at-national-assembly\/"},"modified":"2025-05-24T11:32:58","modified_gmt":"2025-05-24T11:32:58","slug":"deputies-propose-a-bill-to-aid-in-dying-solemn-vote-set-for-may-27-at-national-assembly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/deputies-propose-a-bill-to-aid-in-dying-solemn-vote-set-for-may-27-at-national-assembly\/","title":{"rendered":"Deputies propose a bill to aid in dying; solemn vote set for May 27 at National Assembly."},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"\">\n<h2>The Legislative Shift: End-of-Life Assistance In France<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"article__media\">\n    <picture class=\"article__media\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/img.lemde.fr\/2025\/05\/12\/0\/0\/4569\/3046\/556\/0\/75\/0\/b057b43_sirius-fs-upload-1-owamcfgvisvl-1747033150873-075-pinto-aweeklys250506-nprli.jpg 556w, https:\/\/img.lemde.fr\/2025\/05\/12\/0\/0\/4569\/3046\/600\/0\/75\/0\/b057b43_sirius-fs-upload-1-owamcfgvisvl-1747033150873-075-pinto-aweeklys250506-nprli.jpg 600w, https:\/\/img.lemde.fr\/2025\/05\/12\/0\/0\/4569\/3046\/664\/0\/75\/0\/b057b43_sirius-fs-upload-1-owamcfgvisvl-1747033150873-075-pinto-aweeklys250506-nprli.jpg 664w, https:\/\/img.lemde.fr\/2025\/05\/12\/0\/0\/4569\/3046\/700\/0\/75\/0\/b057b43_sirius-fs-upload-1-owamcfgvisvl-1747033150873-075-pinto-aweeklys250506-nprli.jpg 700w, https:\/\/img.lemde.fr\/2025\/05\/12\/0\/0\/4569\/3046\/800\/0\/75\/0\/b057b43_sirius-fs-upload-1-owamcfgvisvl-1747033150873-075-pinto-aweeklys250506-nprli.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1024px) 556px, 100vw\" alt=\"The Minister of Labor, Health, Solidarity and Families, Catherine Vautrin, and the Minister of the Interior, Bruno Retailleau, in the National Assembly, in Paris, May 7, 2025.\" width=\"664\" height=\"443\"><\/source>\n    <\/picture>\n    <noscript><br \/>\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lemde.fr\/2025\/05\/12\/0\/0\/4569\/3046\/664\/0\/75\/0\/b057b43_sirius-fs-upload-1-owamcfgvisvl-1747033150873-075-pinto-aweeklys250506-nprli.jpg\" alt=\"The Minister of Labor, Health, Solidarity and Families, Catherine Vautrin, and the Minister of the Interior, Bruno Retailleau, in the National Assembly, in Paris, May 7, 2025.\"\/><br \/>\n    <\/noscript><figcaption class=\"article__legend\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The Minister of Labor, Health, Solidarity and Families, Catherine Vautrin, and the Minister of the Interior, Bruno Retailleau, in the National Assembly, in Paris, May 7, 2025.<br \/>\n        <span class=\"article__credit\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Telmo Pinto \/ Nurphoto via AFP<\/span><br \/>\n    <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph\">On May 24, a significant decision was made as the deputies in France approved the creation of a new \u00a0hindrance offense\u00a0 for assistance in dying. This move has stirred up controversy and discussions surrounding the \u00a0definition of help\u00a0 and its limitations. The offense focuses on \u00a0preventing or attempting to prevent\u00a0 individuals from &#8220;practicing or learning&#8221; how to legally choose to end their own life under controlled circumstances.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph\">The newly proposed offense, characterized as an obstruction of \u00a0access\u00a0 to places assisting in dying, can involve various forms of directional pressures. This includes \u00a0moral or psychological coercion\u00a0, threats, or any forms of intimidation directed towards \u00a0patients or healthcare professionals\u00a0. It closely resembles the existing laws against hindering voluntary termination of pregnancy (\u00a0abortion\u00a0).<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph\">In the recent legislative proposal, the deputies also proposed increasing the punitive measures linked to this offense, raising potential penalties to \u00a0two years in prison\u00a0 and a \u00a0\u20ac30,000 fine\u00a0. This proposed measure is on par with existing sanctions concerning abortion laws, showcasing the serious nature of this new legislative action. The voting outcome illustrated the divided opinions on this topic, passing with 84 votes in favor and 49 against.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph\"><em>&#8220;What are the limits of interpreting this offense of obstruction?&#8221;<\/em> questioned deputy Thibault Bazin from the Republicans (\u00a0LR\u00a0). <em>&#8220;How will this affect the prevention of suicide or even the \u00a0non-assistance\u00a0 to a person in danger?&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<section class=\"catcher catcher--favoris\">\n<div class=\"catcher__content\"><span class=\"catcher__title catcher__title--hide\">Read also |<\/span><span class=\"catcher__desc\">  <span class=\"icon__premium\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Article reserved for our subscribers<\/span><\/span> End of life: the creation of a \u00a0&#8220;right to help to die&#8221;\u00a0 divides the government and parliamentary groups<\/span> <\/div>\n<p> <button class=\"lmd-btn-icon lmd-btn-icon--primary lmd-btn-icon--m js-lmd-dropdown-favorite-toggler\" aria-controls=\"lmd-dropdown-favorite\" aria-label=\"Lire plus tard\" aria-describedby=\"article-title-3421879\" data-article-id=\"3421879\" data-position=\"lire aussi\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.lemonde.fr\/societe\/article\/2025\/05\/12\/fin-de-vie-la-creation-d-un-droit-a-l-aide-a-mourir-divise-le-gouvernement-et-les-groupes-parlementaires_6605247_3224.html\" data-status=\"\"> <span class=\"icon__favorites\"\/> <span class=\"js-btn-icon-tooltip\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read later<\/span> <\/button> <\/p>\n<\/section>\n<h2>A Solemn Vote Scheduled for Tuesday<\/h2>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph\">Several other parliamentarians also expressed concerns regarding the implications of this new law, particularly how it might impact family dynamics and potential scenarios where relatives could attempt to dissuade a loved one from choosing to die. As Patrick Hetzel from LR noted, <em>&#8220;The wording of this obstruction offense seems to introduce a level of \u00a0arbitrariness\u00a0 that is troubling.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph\">In response to the concerns raised, Minister of Health, \u00a0Catherine Vautrin\u00a0, sought to reassure her fellow deputies, asserting, <em>&#8220;What we are inclined to say is that family discussions are obviously a \u00a0personal\u00a0 matter, not necessarily constituted as \u00a0offensive hindrance\u00a0.&#8221;<\/em> Vautrin invoked prior rulings from the \u00a0Constitutional Council\u00a0, emphasizing that \u00a0palliative care\u00a0, sharing doubts, and \u00a0facilitating dialogue\u00a0 should not be misconstrued as coercion.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph\">Despite attempts by MPs to incorporate a clause of \u00a0&#8220;incentive to assist in dying\u201d\u00a0 aimed at balancing the bill, the proposal was declined. Deputy Cyrille Isaac-Sibille from the \u00a0Democratic Movement\u00a0 stated, <em>&#8220;We have to either prevent or incite,&#8221;<\/em> while Elise Leboucher from \u00a0La France Insoumise\u00a0 countered that creating an incentive offense was impractical, asserting, <em>&#8220;The existing legal framework adequately addresses the \u00a0risks of coercive actions\u00a0.&#8221;<\/em> Vautrin reiterated the sufficiency of the current legal measures against abusive practices.<\/p>\n<section class=\"catcher catcher--favoris\">\n<div class=\"catcher__content\"><span class=\"catcher__title catcher__title--hide\">Read also |<\/span><span class=\"catcher__desc\">  <span class=\"icon__premium\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Article reserved for our subscribers<\/span><\/span> \u00a0&#8220;In the active help to die, the participation of voluntary retired doctors is essential.&#8221;\u00a0<\/span> <\/div>\n<p> <button class=\"lmd-btn-icon lmd-btn-icon--primary lmd-btn-icon--m js-lmd-dropdown-favorite-toggler\" aria-controls=\"lmd-dropdown-favorite\" aria-label=\"Lire plus tard\" aria-describedby=\"article-title-3421127\" data-article-id=\"3421127\" data-position=\"lire aussi\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.lemonde.fr\/idees\/article\/2025\/05\/12\/dans-l-aide-active-a-mourir-la-participation-des-medecins-retraites-volontaires-est-essentielle_6605241_3232.html\" data-status=\"\"> <span class=\"icon__favorites\"\/> <span class=\"js-btn-icon-tooltip\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read later<\/span> <\/button> <\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"author\">\n<p class=\"author__detail\">\n        <span class=\"author__name\">The world with AFP<\/span>\n    <\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"article__reactions\">\n    Reuse this content<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<p>This content emphasizes the critical developments surrounding end-of-life legislation in France while maintaining a clear, engaging structure suitable for informational purposes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" rel=\"dofollow\">Breaking News General &#8211; 1<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Legislative Shift: End-of-Life Assistance In France The Minister of Labor, Health, Solidarity and Families, Catherine Vautrin, and the Minister of the Interior, Bruno Retailleau, in the National Assembly, in Paris, May 7, 2025. 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