The secretary-general of the
Italian Bishops Conference (CEI), Msgr Nunzio Galantino, on
Tuesday told ANSA he was "sorry" so few MPs turned up Monday to
debate a living-will bill in the Lower House.
"It was sad to see so few people discussing such a delicate
topic, which is of great interest to so many people", he said.
About 20 MPs took part in the debate as the living-will bill
arrived on the House floor.
The recent case of DJ Fabo, a blind and tetraplegic former
DJ who committed assisted suicide in a Swiss clinic, has
highlighted Italy's lack of legislation on end-of-life issues.
The bill, if approved, will enable people to go to a notary,
a public official or a doctor to state how they want to be
treated regarding decisions about whether to receive treatments,
nutrition and artificial hydration.
Galantino is CEI No.2, behind its president, Cardinal Angelo
Bagnasco.
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