Bücher der Reihe Biomedical Law and Ethics Library

Suitable for members of research ethics committees (RECs), professionals involved with medical research and those with an academic interest in the subject, this book explains the relationship between law and ethics in the context of medically related research.

Argues that the law governing the ending of life in England and Wales is unclear, confused and contradictory. This book shows that the rules are in competition because the ethical principles underlying them are so diverse and conflicting. It covers topics including Diane Pretty litigation and Lord Joffe's Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Bill.

Analyzing the criminal concepts of intention and causation in euthanasia, this book explores a range of disciplines and offers an alternative legal framework based on grading different categories of killing into a formalized justificatory defence.

Explores a number of issues relating to reproduction. Critically analyzing medical ethics and the law in a variety of jurisdictions, this book makes suggestions on reforming the law in the UK. It looks at the relationship between the law and medical ethics in a number of jurisdictions, including Germany, US, France, and the Republic of Ireland.