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KembaraXtra-Case Law-Re A (1992): Brainstem Death
Key Concept: Legal definition of death in the UK.
Core Principle: A person is legally dead if their brainstem function is irreversibly lost. This is referred to as brainstem death.
Context:
This case reaffirms the acceptance of brainstem death as a legal definition of death.
Ruling:
Justice Johnson J accepted the guidelines.
These guidelines were established by:
Royal College of Surgeons
Royal College of Physicians
British Paediatric Association working party
The original guidelines are detailed in (1976) 2 BMJ 1187.
Key Concept: Legal definition of death in the UK.
Core Principle: A person is legally dead if their brainstem function is irreversibly lost. This is referred to as brainstem death.
Context:
This case reaffirms the acceptance of brainstem death as a legal definition of death.
Ruling:
Justice Johnson J accepted the guidelines.
These guidelines were established by:
Royal College of Surgeons
Royal College of Physicians
British Paediatric Association working party
The original guidelines are detailed in (1976) 2 BMJ 1187.
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