Switzerland News / People are committing suicide in suicide capsules installed in Switzerland

Switzerland News: There is a lot of discussion going on in Switzerland about the "suicide capsule" at this time. This mechanical capsule, which is hidden in the forest, has emerged as an option for those who wish to commit suicide. Sitting in this capsule, the person presses a button, which spreads nitrogen gas and he dies within a few minutes. It is being described as an option for painless suicide, but many incidents related to it have alerted law enforcement agencies. Recently, the Swiss police have started investigating a suspicious death in this capsule, and several people have been detained.

Police investigation and legal action

The police have also said that after this suspicious death, allegations of inciting and helping to commit suicide are being investigated. According to Swiss prosecutors, the operation of such a device can have serious criminal consequences. The suicide capsule, named "Sarco", has never been used before. The investigation has been intensified after the news of suicide through this device in a cabin in the Schaffhausen Canton area.

The cost of the capsule and the company that developed it

The Netherlands-based organization Exit International has developed this capsule, which aims to provide assistance to those who want to commit painless suicide. This device has been made with 3D-printing technology, and its cost is about 1 million US dollars. The head of the organization, Dr. Philip Nitschke, says that Swiss lawyers have assured him that the use of "Sarco" is legally valid in the country. However, regarding its operation, Swiss prosecutor Peter Sticher says that if it is used, its operator can be sentenced to up to five years.

Legal and ethical debate

This controversy is not just technical or legal, but also focuses on ethical issues. In countries like Switzerland, there is legal approval for assistance for suicide, but a device like "Suicide Capsule" has turned it in a new direction. The question that arises in people's minds is whether such a device is making suicide easy and acceptable, or is it a cruel and immoral way for those who are struggling with life.

What will happen in the future?

Even if this capsule can get legal approval, the debate on its ethics and social impact will continue. As the Swiss police is investigating this case by detaining several people, more stringent laws may be made in the future regarding its operation and use.

This is a new line drawn between technology and human rights, which will decide whether the technological solution to end life should be allowed or it should be kept under strict supervision.

The effect of this debate will be seen not only in Switzerland, but also in other countries, where thoughts are being brainstormed on this issue.