Which one among the following was the first to legalize euthanasia?
- AAustria
- BSwitzerland
- CNetherlandsCorrect
- DCanada
Explanation
The correct answer is Netherlands. In April 2001, the Netherlands became the first country in the world to pass a law legalizing euthanasia and assisted suicide. The legislation, known as the Termination of Life on Request and Assisted Suicide Act, officially took effect on April 1, 2002. While Switzerland has allowed assisted suicide since 1942, it has not technically legalized active euthanasia in the same manner. Other countries like Canada and Austria legalized these practices much later.
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