A Spanish court has rejected an appeal by a man against the authorisation of euthanasia for his 24-year-old daughter.

The woman had attempted suicide several times, the last of which left her in a wheelchair, and in April 2024, she formally requested euthanasia.

A 2021 law allows adults with “serious and incurable” diseases that cause “unbearable suffering” to end their lives.

That was scheduled for August 2nd this year, but the court suspended it the day before at the request of the father.

In the recent hearing, seven doctors who treated the young woman, specializing in psychiatry, neurorehabilitation, and neurology, testified that she met the requirements for ‘assisted death’.

In addition, forensic experts from the justice system said that the young woman’s decision-making capacity remains intact.

The court ruled that the woman’s father is not entitled to appeal her euthanasia as the case does not involve minors or incapacitated individuals.