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UK to vote on assisted dying: What is it? Why is it so contentious?

UK MPs will debate and vote on proposed legislation that could make assisted dying legal in the country. MPs are due to debate and vote on proposed legislation that could make assisted dying legal in the UK. Some experts note that assisted dying can be used to mean both euthanasia and assisted suicide; however, some campaign groups use it to …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Judge bars woman from euthanasia at last minute

The Independent

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The case adds fuel to the contentious debate …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Doctor behind Sarco suicide pod is known as 'Dr. Death' and watched on live stream as American woman killed herself in forest with touch of a button

Daily Mail

He's been called everything from 'Dr Death' to the 'Elon Musk of assisted suicide.' The Sarco's inventor Philip Nitschke pictured at a press conference in Zurich on July 17 Cops seized the Sarco capsule and arrested a number of people in the Merishausen area were taken into police custody. Fiona Stewart, member of the Last Resort poses next to the …

Suicide Euthanasia Care Woman Person Switzerland Swiss

5 months, 1 week ago

Euthanasia: Legal Aspects In India And Around The World

Live Law

The term Euthanasia comes from two Ancient Greek words: 'Eu' means 'Good', and 'thantos' means 'death', so euthanasia means good death. This two contradictory view held by the High Courts were referred to, the Supreme Court in P.Rathinam v. Union of India 3 SCC 394, aligned its views with Maruti Shripati Dubal case, whereby the apex court held that the …

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7 months, 4 weeks ago

Catholic archbishop's denouncement of 'transgender lobby', legal abortion, euthanasia, same-sex marriage, heavily criticised

ABC

In short: A letter written by the Archbishop of Hobart and circulated to Catholic school students statewide, has been criticised as transphobic, homophobic and draconian by LGBTIQA+ advocates and others. The letter, by Archbishop Julian Porteous, takes aim at a "radicalised transgender lobby", legal abortion access, voluntary assisted dying and euthanasia, and same-sex marriage — as well as the "woke" …

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9 months ago

France is proposing to allow terminally ill patients to take lethal medication

Associated Press

PARIS — France’s government presented a bill Wednesday to allow adults with terminal cancer or other incurable illness to take lethal medication, as public demands grow for legal options for aid in dying. To benefit from the newly proposed measure, patients would need to be over 18 and be French citizens or live in France, Health Minister Catherine Vautrin said …

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9 months ago

Euthanasia Debate | The case against legalisation of euthanasia in India

Hindustan Times

In light of the recent case involving the 28-year-old Dutch woman who chose to end her life due to her struggles with depression, autism and personality disorder, it is crucial to not only address the concerns surrounding euthanasia but also to explore potential solutions to prevent similar tragedies in the future. As a mental health professional, my perspective on whether …

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11 months ago

Ecuador’s high court decriminalizes euthanasia, following a lawsuit by a terminally ill patient

Associated Press

QUITO, Ecuador — Ecuador’s high court on Wednesday decriminalized euthanasia and ordered lawmakers and health officials to draft rules and regulations for the procedure. The decision of Ecuador’s Constitutional Court came in response to a lawsuit from a terminally ill woman diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly known as ALS, who had argued that she should be allowed to have …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Doctor uses pillow to 'euthanise' terminally ill woman in Belgium

Firstpost

Euthanasia, a legal practice in Belgium, involved a doctor and two nurses visiting the woman’s home, where she lived with her husband and young daughter. To avoid witnessing her passing, the woman’s relatives left the premises A terminally ill Belgian woman, suffering from an incurable disease, was reportedly aided in ending her life using a pillow, as the previously administered …

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1 year, 4 months ago

EXCLUSIVE: Inventor dubbed 'Dr Death' says his controversial 3D-printed coffin-like 'suicide capsules' will be used for the first time this YEAR - but pro-life groups warn the contraption 'glamorizes

Daily Mail

It may look like something from a Hollywood sci-fi movie but this coffin-like pod has a far more controversial purpose. The man behind the invention is Dr Philip Nitschke, a controversial euthanasia advocate who has been nicknamed 'Dr Death' and dubbed 'the Elon Musk of assisted suicide'. While Dr Nitschke claims his device will give people the chance to end …

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1 year, 7 months ago

The ACT's proposed voluntary assisted dying laws have yet to be introduced, but could be the most liberal in the country

ABC

Kath Dyason had been feeling unwell for several months, but says she was stunned to receive a terminal diagnosis. Since then, the Canberra grandmother has been waiting for the ACT's proposed voluntary assisted dying laws to be introduced and says if change doesn't come soon, she may contemplate suicide. "I've had a few patients raise that with me — it …

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3 years, 1 month ago

Switzerland approves euthanasia device for ‘painless death’

Hindustan Times

Switzerland has legalised a ‘suicide machine’, named Sarco, that allows users to kill themselves relatively painlessly by inducing hypoxia and hypocapnia. It is the latest example of advances in euthanasia machines, which are devices specifically engineered to allow an individual to die quickly with minimal pain in countries where voluntary euthanasia or assisted suicide is legal. The Sarco ‘suicide machine’ …

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3 years, 2 months ago

Family blast ‘disrespectful’ secretive decision to refuse Colombian ALS sufferer’s euthanasia at the last moment

The Independent

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A family has blasted …

Colombia Decision Martha Colombian Ms Sepúlveda

3 years, 3 months ago

NSW stands alone on voluntary euthanasia after historic bill passed in Queensland

ABC

New South Wales could have been the first state to legalise voluntary assisted dying but now stands alone on the issue after Queensland passed its own euthanasia bill this week. Key points: Independent Member for Sydney Alex Greenwich will introduce a VAD bill in Parliament in October Advocates say people deserve the right to a peaceful death Opponents say legislating …

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3 years, 4 months ago

Freedom To Die: A Look At Active Euthanasia's Position In The Indian Legal System

Live Law

Active euthanasia or voluntary euthanasia, sometimes also known as aggressive euthanasia is the act of voluntarily administering substances by a physician with the patient's consent which is capable of ending the patient's life thereby putting an end to their suffering which has led them to the decision to die in the first place. Laws Of Other Countries Allowing Active Euthanasia …

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3 years, 7 months ago

Voluntary euthanasia bill secures overwhelming support in first SA Lower House vote

ABC

Voluntary euthanasia is another significant step closer to becoming legal in South Australia, after a bill passed its first Lower House hurdle with an overwhelming majority. Key points: House of Assembly members voted 33 to 5 in favour Several MPs shared personal stories as well as messages from constituents Other voiced objections, describing euthanasia as "state-sanctioned killing" The voluntary assisted …

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4 years, 2 months ago

New Zealand votes to legalise euthanasia – but not cannabis

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy In a legally binding referendum, …

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4 years, 3 months ago

'Intrinsically Evil Act': Vatican Steps Up Opposition to Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide

News 18

The Vatican doubled down on its opposition to euthanasia on Tuesday, calling it an “act of homicide” that can never be justified or tolerated. A new document, issued as more countries consider legalising euthanasia or assisted suicide, said legislators and politicians who support such laws are “accomplices”. “Euthanasia, therefore, is an intrinsically evil act, in every situation or circumstance,” the …

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4 years, 4 months ago

'Right to Die': Frenchman to Livestream His Death after President Turns Down Request for Euthanasia

News 18

A Frenchman who is suffering from an incurable condition said Friday he plans to livestream his death on social media as he refuses to take food, drink or medicine after President Emmanuel Macron turned down his request for euthanasia. “Because I am not above the law, I am not able to comply with your request,” Macron said in a letter …

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4 years, 8 months ago

Dutch court approves euthanasia in advanced dementia cases

Associated Press

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The Netherlands’ highest court ruled Tuesday that doctors can carry out euthanasia in patients with advanced dementia if the patient has earlier made a written directive. Dutch euthanasia advocacy group NVVE welcomed the ruling, saying in a statement that the decision should help doctors “to feel strengthened and supported if they want to carry out euthanasia …

Supreme Court Dutch Netherlands Euthanasia Dementia Patient

5 years, 2 months ago

Paralympic champion Marieke Vervoort ends life by euthanasia

The Hindu

Belgian Paralympic champion Marieke Vervoort ended her life through euthanasia at the age of 40 on Tuesday, Belgian media reported. Vervoort suffered a degenerative muscle disease that caused constant pain, paralysis in her legs and left her barely able to sleep, and gradually her life became torture. She won the 100m gold and 200m silver wheelchair races at the 2012 …

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5 years, 3 months ago

Prosecutor takes dementia patient's euthanasia to Supreme Court

NL Times

The Public Prosecutor filed cassation at the Supreme Court in the case of a nursing home doctor who was recently acquitted of murder for performing euthanasia on a woman with advanced dementia. There are legal questions the Prosecutor wants answered in this case, but it does not want to put the doctor through an appeal so is therefore going directly …

Supreme Court Court Euthanasia Case Woman Doctor This Case

5 years, 4 months ago

Doctor who euthanised dementia sufferer stands trial in first case of its kind

Dutch News

A geriatric doctor who helped a nursing home patient with severe dementia die is appearing in court on Monday in the first case of its kind in the Netherlands. ‘This case addresses important legal issues regarding the termination of life of dementia patients,’ the public prosecution department said in a statement at the time. The case centres on a 74-year-old …

Euthanasia Dementia Case Doctor

5 years, 4 months ago

Doctor who euthanised dementia sufferer stands trial in first case of its kind

Dutch News

A geriatric doctor who helped a nursing home patient with severe dementia die is appearing in court on Monday in the first case of its kind in the Netherlands. ‘This case addresses important legal issues regarding the termination of life of dementia patients,’ the public prosecution department said in a statement at the time. The case centres on a 74-year-old …

Euthanasia Dementia Case Doctor

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UK to vote on assisted dying: What is it? Why is it so contentious?

Judge bars woman from euthanasia at last minute

Doctor behind Sarco suicide pod is known as 'Dr. Death' and watched on live stream as American woman killed herself in forest with touch of a button

Euthanasia: Legal Aspects In India And Around The World

Catholic archbishop's denouncement of 'transgender lobby', legal abortion, euthanasia, same-sex marriage, heavily criticised

France is proposing to allow terminally ill patients to take lethal medication

Euthanasia Debate | The case against legalisation of euthanasia in India

Ecuador’s high court decriminalizes euthanasia, following a lawsuit by a terminally ill patient

Doctor uses pillow to 'euthanise' terminally ill woman in Belgium

EXCLUSIVE: Inventor dubbed 'Dr Death' says his controversial 3D-printed coffin-like 'suicide capsules' will be used for the first time this YEAR - but pro-life groups warn the contraption 'glamorizes

The ACT's proposed voluntary assisted dying laws have yet to be introduced, but could be the most liberal in the country

Switzerland approves euthanasia device for ‘painless death’

Family blast ‘disrespectful’ secretive decision to refuse Colombian ALS sufferer’s euthanasia at the last moment

NSW stands alone on voluntary euthanasia after historic bill passed in Queensland

Freedom To Die: A Look At Active Euthanasia's Position In The Indian Legal System

Voluntary euthanasia bill secures overwhelming support in first SA Lower House vote

New Zealand votes to legalise euthanasia – but not cannabis

'Intrinsically Evil Act': Vatican Steps Up Opposition to Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide

'Right to Die': Frenchman to Livestream His Death after President Turns Down Request for Euthanasia

Dutch court approves euthanasia in advanced dementia cases

Paralympic champion Marieke Vervoort ends life by euthanasia

Prosecutor takes dementia patient's euthanasia to Supreme Court

Doctor who euthanised dementia sufferer stands trial in first case of its kind

Doctor who euthanised dementia sufferer stands trial in first case of its kind