Euthanasia: Concept and Rule of Law in Indonesia

Abstract

Euthanasia can be interpreted as die without suffering. In Indonesia, the act of euthanasia is not justifiable as it involves human life in relation to God, the creator. Rule of law in Indonesia does not allow a person or another person to commit euthanasia. Assistance request to health workers filed by a patient or his family is not a justification or an excuse to euthanasia offender freed from all charges.

Keywords: Concept, Euthanasia, Indonesia, Rule of law