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June 3, 2026Open Access

From Taboo to Tourist Attraction: Assisted Suicide in Switzerland

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SMSeline Messmer

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Overview

An analysis traces the development of assisted suicide in Switzerland, revealing unregulated practices and international interest.

Key Points

  • This paper aims to trace the historical and legal evolution of assisted suicide in Switzerland and explain its unregulated nature.
  • Analysis of historical and legal discussions surrounding assisted suicide in Switzerland.
  • Examination of private examples influencing the legal debate.
  • Investigation into governmental stance regarding regulation and authority over assisted suicide.
  • The unregulated nature of assisted suicide in Switzerland attracts international 'tourists'.
  • The Swiss Government has minimized its regulatory role, shifting authority to private organizations.
  • Trends reveal moral and legal considerations around participation in assisted suicide.

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Seline Messmer (2021) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1fc4e4dee9eb8c0dce6643https://doi.org/10.6082/2eyn6-e7n72
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