Spanish woman who died through euthanasia failed by state, say critics
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Noelia Castillo, a 25-year-old Spanish woman left paraplegic after a 2022 suicide attempt, died by euthanasia in Barcelona after an 18-month legal battle. The Catalan government approved her assisted dying request in 2024, but her father, supported by Christian Lawyers, legally challenged it, leading to a temporary suspension. The European Court of Human Rights ultimately ruled in Castillo's favor, allowing the procedure to proceed. Castillo, who had a difficult childhood including time in care homes and experiences of sexual assault, stated she wanted to end her suffering. Critics, including Christian Lawyers, argue the case highlights failures in the state's care system, suggesting death was the only option offered to her.
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AI-ExtractedThe European Court of Human Rights ruled in Noelia Castillo's favour.
Christian Lawyers attempted to block her death until the last moment.
Castillo was left paraplegic after a suicide attempt in 2022.
Noelia Castillo, 25, died by euthanasia after a legal battle.
The institutions that should have protected Noelia failed her.
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