WorldPublished: 14 August 2026 at 22:06

France's Constitutional Council approves assisted suicide law; some provisions need clarification

France's Constitutional Council on Friday approved the law on assisted suicide. The council also said that some provisions require clarification.

France's Constitutional Council on Friday gave its approval to the law on assisted suicide. At the same time, the council noted that certain provisions in the law still need to be clarified.

The law has received constitutional approval, though some of its rules are to be reviewed and clarified. The decision was announced on Friday.

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