King Philippe of Belgium Signs Child Euthanasia Law

March 10, 2014

According to Charisma News:

The king of Belgium has signed into law a controversial bill making the nation the first country in the world to allow euthanasia for terminally ill children of all ages.

The bill became law despite widespread opposition, including a 200,000-strong Europe-wide petition, which was delivered to King Philippe last week, urging him not to sign the bill.

Belgian press reported that the king had signed the legislation into law on Sunday after it was passed by the Belgian parliament last month.

…the king’s signature is needed in order for a bill to become law…

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