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Civil Liberties Mental Disability

Dying With Their Rights Intact

Marvin Ross | Posted 02.14.2012 | Canada
Marvin Ross

Even though people suffer from a disease of the brain that impairs their rational thinking, most jurisdictions in North America have stringent legislation that makes it difficult to impose treatment. And, because society allows them to refuse treatment, some die. But, their civil liberties remain intact. Or do they?