In Memoriam: Aycke Smook 1938-2023
Aycke will be remembered for his unwavering commitment to the issue of the Right to Die in general, and to Right to Die Europe in particular.
March 13, 2023
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Tasmania: Five people given VAD
In the first four months since Tasmanians have access to VAD, five people have died.
March 12, 2023
Switzerland: Dignitas publishes report on 2022 and outlook for 2023
Less than 3% of all DIGNITAS members make use of an accompanied suicide; 206 individuals in 2022.
March 5, 2023
Belgium: Euthanasia in 2022
The FCEE published it annual report on euthanasia showing a 9.9% increase in registered cases.
March 5, 2023
Washington: SB 5179 increasing access to MAID is adopted
On February 28, our member End of Life Washington sent us the news that SB 5179, Protecting Access to
February 28, 2023
Even more updates from the USA
On February 24, our member Death with Dignity brought us again a new update on the developments
February 24, 2023
French citizens’ council votes for assisted dying.
75% of the citizens’ coucil voted in favor of opening up “active assistance in dying”.
February 21, 2023
Colombian euthanasia cases rise steeply
A report monitoring MAID in Colombia finds broad support and a steep surge in applications.
February 19, 2023
Quebec: Legislation for people with incurable diseases
Quebec is the first Canadian province to table legislation allowing those with incurable diseases to request MAID.
February 19, 2023
Canada: Final report on MAID is published
Special Joint Committee studied five key issues: advance requests, MAID for those with a mental disorder, protection of people living with disabilities, the state of palliative care in Canada, and MAID for mature minors.
February 19, 2023
Updates on Maryland, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington and Arizona
On February 15, our member Death with Dignity brought us a new update on the developments in
February 15, 2023
Vermont advances nonresident medically assisted suicide bill
Vermont legislative committee unanimously approved a bill to allow nonresidents to seek medically assisted suicide.
February 14, 2023