Summary: A 17-year-old in Belgium has become the first minor to be granted euthanasia. It has been called the ultimate gesture of humanity. For some it's a show of compassion, but others say it's unethical, and a form murder. Several countries allow euthanasia, but Belgium is the only one in the world that has no age restrictions. And now for the first time, the country has allowed a 17-year-old to commit suicide with the help of a doctor. Belgium's child euthanasia law was passed two years ago, and sets out specific criteria for minors. But how young is too young to choose between life and death? - Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe - Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish - Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera - Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/
