The right to die in Belgium: Inside its euthanasia laws

Euthanasia in Belgium has been legal since 2002. Despite support, controversy still exists More

With the most liberal laws in the world governing physician-assisted suicide, surveys in Belgium show overwhelming support for its legality. Doctors say euthanasia gives terminally ill patients experiencing constant and unbearable suffering a practical and humane way to die peacefully. But even in a country with far-reaching acceptance, controversy still remains.

AIR DATE 1/15/15