Switzerland’s new tourism idea: Pay ₹1700 to ‘use’ a 3D-printed suicide pod

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Switzerland is on the brink of implementing a new method for assisted dying with the introduction of the Sarco, a 3D-printed portable suicide pod. This development marks a significant milestone in the country's approach to end-of-life options, according to The Last Resort, an organisation specialising in assisted dying.

The Sarco pod, designed to facilitate a controlled and painless end of life, was initially unveiled in 2019 and has since stirred considerable debate. The device operates by filling its chamber with nitrogen, which rapidly reduces the oxygen levels. A button inside the pod triggers this process, leading to unconsciousness and death within approximately ten minutes, as reported by the Independent.

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Switzerland has allowed assisted suicide since the 1940s, provided that the person assisting is not motivated by self-interest. This policy has positioned Switzerland as a prominent destination for those seeking assisted dying services, sometimes referred to as "death tourism" by critics, according to Reuters.

Florian Willet, spokesperson for The Last Resort, announced in a press conference that the Sarco pod will soon be used for the first time in Switzerland. However, the organisation has not yet disclosed specific details about the timing, location, or identity of the first user of the Sarco pod.

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Fiona Stewart, a lawyer on The Last Resort's advisory board, underscored the importance of privacy surrounding this event. "We really don't want a person's desire for a peaceful passing in Switzerland to turn into a media circus," Stewart stated. She confirmed that the initial use of the Sarco pod will occur within this year but reiterated that details will be kept confidential until after the event.

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