Euthanasia in Iranian criminal law

Euthanasia (also known as euthanasia) literally means "mercy killing," the blending of euthanasia with compassion, or "sweet death." It involves both direct and indirect methods, and in one of its forms, it refers to the intentional deprivation of life from an incurable patient upon their request. Different countries have adopted varying approaches to this matter. This research, using a descriptive-analytical method, critically examines euthanasia from the perspective of Iranian criminal law. By studying Articles 290 to 295 and Article 365 of the Islamic Penal Code of 2013, as well as the related jurisprudential discussions, it appears that many provisions of Iran's Islamic Penal Code are derived from Islamic jurisprudence. From this perspective, it seems that Iranian criminal law treats the perpetrator of euthanasia as a murderer subject to retribution (qisas), similar to other killers. However, the legislator, exceptionally, accepts the victim's consent, thereby removing the private aspect of the crime, including the blood money (diya) and retribution (qisas). Consequently, the heirs of the deceased cannot act contrary to this.

Euthanasia in Iranian criminal law Keywords:

village , Euthanasia , Incurable , Retribution , Vitctim