Assisted suicide: strengthening the right of self-determination; The Federal Council continues to support suicide prevention and palliative care
Berne, 29.6.2011 - On Wednesday, the Federal Council decided against introducing specific provisions in criminal law on organised assisted suicide. It concluded that such an amendment to criminal law would have various drawbacks. However, the government is still intent on fostering suicide prevention and palliative care in order to reduce the number of suicides. The entire package of measures should contribute to strengthening the right of self-determination.