The Law, Ethics and Aesthetics of Assisted Dying
Journal
McGill Research Group on Health and Law
Type
presentation
Date Issued
2026-03-27
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Abstract
Cultural artifacts such as feature films, documentaries, and memoirs are frequently referred to in assisted dying law-making, often to garner support for a particular position. In such instances, these cultural products, often mediatized, compelling stories, tend to be cited as evidence or facts and used as part of a legal argument. This talk will present some hypotheses on the citation of end-of-life stories in different law and policy processes. It will also discuss how to navigate the emotionally compelling yet unevenly representative narratives shaping public understandings of suffering, dying, and choice.
HSG Classification
contribution to scientific community
Refereed
No
Event Location
McGill University
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