Assisted dying – where do we draw the line? 

Should we have the right to decide for ourselves when our lives should end? Or could the legalisation of euthanasia place pressure on people who are ill, dependent on others, or feel that they have become a burden?

Drawing on her novel Death on the Tightrope, Synne Garff takes the audience into one of the most challenging ethical debates of our time. Through stories from the novel, real-life cases, and experiences from countries where euthanasia has been legalised, she explores what happens when individual autonomy comes up against our responsibility to protect the most vulnerable.

The talk examines human dignity, the roles of relatives and doctors, and the difficult question of where the boundaries of euthanasia should be drawn. At the same time, Synne Garff considers the alternatives: palliative care, hospice care, compassion, and relief from suffering.

You have the right to be a burden

What does our view of death say about our view of life – and about how we value people when they become vulnerable and dependent on others?

Synne Garff opposes the legalisation of euthanasia, but invites reflection and open discussion: Is the choice always truly free? Where should we draw the line? And who protects those who are vulnerable?

A personal and timely talk about life, death, autonomy, dignity, care, and the ethical dilemmas surrounding euthanasia.

This is a debate that concerns us all – and one we should all take part in.

What do you think?

Where do you draw the line?