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Lawmakers in Belgium have a bill that will euthanasia for terminally ill children. The bill was passed with 86 votes for the motion, 44 against, and 12 abstentions. It the first nation to allow euthanasia for children. Belgium's controversial law only to terminally ill children who are in great pain. There are several conditions that must be for any act of euthanasia to place. The child must in full possession of his/her mental skills and the act themselves. It requires an adult's consent and the approval of a medical team, who must submit a psychological report. In addition, there must be no treatment available that would the child's suffering and distress.

The law has a storm of opposition worldwide. Opponents it immoral and said children were not mature enough to such a decision. One man present at the vote up and "murderers" at the lawmakers. The Christian Science Monitor the case that: "In the 21st century, when parents the world over worry that children are up too quickly, Belgium is poised to kids one more responsibility." It adds that: "Allowing children, who aren't even old enough to drive or , to decide when it's time to die is one step too far." Last week, 160 Belgian paediatricians the law was unnecessary because modern medicine could alleviate pain.