Comissió de Garantia i Avaluació de Catalunya (CGAC)

The Comissió de Garantia i Avaluació de Catalunya (CGAC) is a commission within the Generalitat de Catalunya responsible for evaluating requests for euthanasia. Its role is to ensure that all legal requirements are met and that the patient's decision is informed, voluntary, and persistent. The CGAC's approval is a mandatory step in the euthanasia process in Catalonia. The CGAC is newsworthy due to its involvement in high-profile euthanasia cases, particularly one involving a young woman, Noelia Castillo Ramos, whose request was initially delayed due to legal challenges from her father. After months of judicial battles, the CGAC's approval allowed her to proceed with euthanasia. This case highlights the CGAC's crucial role in upholding the right to a dignified death while navigating complex legal and ethical considerations. The CGAC's decisions have significant implications for individuals seeking euthanasia and for the broader debate surrounding end-of-life care.