Research Handbook on Voluntary Assisted Dying Law, Regulation and Practice
Edited by Ben P. White, Professor of End-of-Life Law and Regulation, Australian Centre for Health Law Research,
October 2, 2025
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Go Gentle Australia publish extensive report into VAD accessibility for care home residents
To access the press release and report click on the logo Good afternoon Go Gentle is proud
October 2, 2025
A recent assisted dying case from Austria ignites pubic debate
Assisted suicide  :“I want to die with dignity,” says Niki Glattauer – story first published in Falter edition
September 24, 2025
New attempt to regulate assisted suicide in Switzerland fails
Article first appeared in Swiss Info, September 11th 2025 Assisted suicide will not be regulated in Switzerland.
September 15, 2025
Victoria, Australia publish their latest Annual Report into Assisted Dying in the State
The full Report can be accessed by clicking on the logo above. Some key facts from the
September 15, 2025
Nuffield Trust (United Kingdom) publish a report comparing impact of assisted dying services on delivery of health services in countries with VAD laws.
The report can be accessed by clicking on the logo
August 29, 2025
Plataforma Dignidad – A new campaign group in Latin America
A fantastic initiative consisting of an interdisciplinary network of more than 60 people in eight Latin American
August 26, 2025
Uruguay Parliament: Lower House Approves Euthanasia Bill, first Latin American country
By Nimish Kumar, The International Parliament Journal (IPJ) | August 23, 2025 | Montevideo (Uruguay) — Uruguay’s Chamber of Representatives has approved
August 25, 2025
Previously unpublished data shows that people are not choosing MAiD simply because they are lonely.
Another excellent piece from Paul Maginnes and Kim Carlson Please click on the link to access the
August 11, 2025
Voluntary assisted dying—Australia in an international contex
Katrine Del Villar, Lindy Willmott, Ben P White, Voluntary assisted dying—Australia in an international context, Medical Law Review,
August 4, 2025
The Anti-MAiD Facebook Post That Might Cost Someone Their Life
A great update from Paul Magennis and Kim Carlson who have an excellent blogspot on Substack. Unpacking
August 1, 2025
The World Federation wins an International Award
Earlier this month The WF was awarded ‘Most Influential End of Life Rights Advocates 2025. Click on
July 31, 2025