The word euthanasia means ‘good death’ and has remained one of the most contentious ethical dilemmas in medical practice around the world. The issue of assisted voluntary euthanasia was brought to the attention of the South African public with the judgment in Stransham-Ford v the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services and Others (2015), Case no. 27401/15. Judge Fabricius of the North Gauteng High Court […]