The Maltese Association of Psychiatry opposes the introduction of assisted voluntary euthanasia under Malta’s current healthcare and legal systems. MAP highlights serious concerns including inadequate mental capacity laws, an inactive medical council, poor palliative care infrastructure, and lack of psychiatric oversight. The association stresses the need for systemic reforms before any legislation is considered. MAP also warns of ethical, social, and psychological risks, particularly for vulnerable groups, and calls for safeguards, public research, and proper governance if such laws are introduced in the future.
