Abstract
This paper investigates the differing approaches to Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) in Australia and Indonesia, with a focus on the legal structures and motivations underlying each nation’s stance. While Australia has embraced VAD, enacting laws in six states, Indonesia faces ongoing challenges rooted in cultural and religious beliefs, resulting in the prohibition of VAD. The paper scrutinises Australia’s rationale for human rights, emphasising adherence to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), and explores the legal framework through key cases and legislative processes. On the other side, Indonesia’s legal landscape, shaped by Pancasila principles and religious beliefs, prohibits VAD under Article 344 of the Criminal Code. The paper contemplates the potential for future VAD legalisation in Indonesia, suggesting avenues such as consultations with religious leaders, judicial review, and legal amendments, while emphasising the importance of honoring international human rights commitments. The conclusion underscores the unique cultural and legal challenges Indonesia faces in pursuing VAD legalisation, different from Australia’s approach.
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Christopher Martin, University of New South Wales–UNSW Sydney, Australia
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Conference: ACSS2024
Stream: Politics
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To cite this article:
Martin C. (2024) Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) in Indonesia: Can It Follow Australia’s Footsteps? ISSN: 2186-2303 – The Asian Conference on the Social Sciences 2024: Official Conference Proceedings (pp. 163-173) https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2186-2303.2024.14
To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2186-2303.2024.14
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