The Center for Life Sciences Law (ZLSR) is a university center dedicated to the interactions between the set of norms and technological and social transformation processes. At the same time, the ZLSR is a forum for interdisciplinary exchange between researchers from different fields of law and experts in the life sciences.

SRF program "Der Club" moderated by Barbara Lüthi on the subject "Sarco - euthanasia for all?" from Oct. 22, 2024
Participation of Prof. Dr. Bijan Fateh-Moghadam

In the coffin-like Sarco capsule, people who wish to die can kill themselves by pressing a button. Sarco has fueled the debate on euthanasia: do we need more laws - or would this jeopardize current practice? Should euthanasia be further liberalized - or would this increase the pressure on elderly people?

You can watch the German program here.

SRF program "Echo der Zeit" on "Constitution provides a good legal basis for climate protection" by Sibilla Bondolfi from Oct. 24, 2024
Statement in the program by Prof. Dr. iur. Nils Schaks

Switzerland is not doing enough to combat climate change, states the European Court of Human Rights. In his new book, journalist and historian - and initiator of the glacier initiative, Marcel Hänggi, comes to the conclusion that the Federal Constitution actually provides a good legal basis for climate protection.

You can listen to the German program here.