The European Court of Human Rights has agreed to hear a case being brought against Belgium by Tom Mortier, whose mother was euthanized in 2012 after sufferring from severe depression. This is the second case involving Belgium’s top euthanasia doctors. Mortier’s lawyers described the case as "precedent-setting” as they brought it to the Strasbourg court after Belgian authorities declined to pursue it. The ECHR will now consider whether Belgium violated two articles of the the European Convention on Human Rights in euthanizing Mortier's mother. Belgium legalized euthanasia 15 years ago.
EU Watch
Belgian Euthanasia Case To Go before ECHR
The European Court of Human Rights has agreed to hear a case being brought against Belgium by Tom Mortier, whose mother was euthanized in 2012 after sufferring from severe depression. This is the second case involving...
by LibertiesEU
Donate to liberties
Your contribution matters
As a watchdog organisation, Liberties reminds politicians that respect for human rights is non-negotiable. We're determined to keep championing your civil liberties, will you stand with us? Every donation, big or small, counts.
We’re grateful to all our supporters
Your contributions help us in the following ways
► Liberties remains independent
► It provides a stable income, enabling us to plan long-term
► We decide our mission, so we can focus on the causes that matter
► It makes us stronger and more impactful
Your contribution matters
As a watchdog organisation, Liberties reminds politicians that respect for human rights is non-negotiable. We're determined to keep championing your civil liberties, will you stand with us? Every donation, big or small, counts.
Subscribe to stay in
the loop
Why should I?
You will get the latest reports before anyone else!
You can follow what we are doing for your rights!
You will know about our achivements!