Ley Orgánica 3/2021

Ley Orgánica 3/2021, passed on March 24, 2021, is the Spanish law regulating the right to euthanasia. It establishes the procedures and conditions under which a person can request and receive assistance to end their life. The law is newsworthy due to recent cases, such as that of Noelia Castillo, a 25-year-old woman with a disability who accessed euthanasia under its provisions. This case has ignited debate and scrutiny regarding the law's application, particularly concerning individuals with disabilities. Associations representing people with disabilities, like Famma Cocemfe Madrid, are demanding a review of the law's implementation. They express concern that individuals might seek euthanasia due to a lack of adequate social, healthcare, psychological, and personal autonomy support resources. The current relevance lies in the ongoing discussion about ensuring equitable access to resources and preventing euthanasia from becoming a choice driven by systemic shortcomings rather than genuine autonomous desire.