‘In Medmoune v France App no 55026/22 (ECHR, 5 February 2026), the Fifth Section of the European Court of Human Rights considered the extent of a Member State’s obligation under Art. 2 ECHR (the right to life) when deciding to withdraw life support, in circumstances where the patient had explicitly asked for it to be continued. The judgment helpfully illustrates the contentious boundary at which informed patient consent must give way to the expert opinion of medical professionals.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 5th March 2026
Source: ukhumanrightsblog.com
