... The right to life, to not be subjected to cruel/unusual punishment, and an individual being equal before the law. In a 4 to 5 decision, Rodriguez's appeal was dismissed because the Charter section was constitutional. Although Sue Rodriquez's case was dismissed, she still carried through with her wish with the help of ... an anonymous physician. Decision of the Court Sue Rodriguez initially took her case to the British Columbia Supreme Court. Her case was dismissed by the majority of the B.C Court of Appeal who affirmed ... the trial judge's decision. Following this decision, Rodriguez t...

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... with what the government believes it is right. Between 1992-1994 Canadians most important court case about physicians assisted suicide took place. Sue Rodriguez found out she had ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease Sue Rodriguez did all the research on her disease, a progressive loss of control over muscles. The illness irreversibly destroys cells in the spinal cord ... be in charge of her life and of her death. But the court rejected her request. On May 20, 1993 the Supreme Court of Canada heard the Appeal of Sue Rodriguez v. Attorney General of Briti...

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... two of the most widely discussed cases relating to euthanasia in Canada would be the Sue Rodriguez and Robert Latimer cases. On September 30, 1993, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled against Sue Rodriguez, ending her lengthy fight for the right to doctor-assisted suicide. Sue Rodriguez suffered from Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. ALS is a debilitating disease ... that attacks the central nervous system, eventually causing death. The Rodriguez case attracted national attention and opened a debate that would last for decades. The sensitive nature of...

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... decided he wanted to refuse any more medication although his doctors did not agree. The doctor believed it was his job to save lives not end them. His nurse, Mrs. Rodriguez cried and did not support his decision to want to die. "We live under laws that demand informed. It does not matter what authority may think you need treatment, it ... ...

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