The World Federation, founded in 1980, consists of 45 right to die organizations from 26 countries. The Federation provides an international link for organizations working to secure or protect the rights of individuals to self-determination at the end of their lives.
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At the same time that right to die organizations worldwide are working to secure laws for assisted dying, numerous individuals still use “extralegal” means to end their lives.
April 23 2003, Alexander Gamble Maxwell, 55, pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting his wife’s suicide.
Euthanasia campaigner cheerful but defiant
Sunday Star Times
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By FRANK HADEN, 13 April 2003
Foremost in Lesley Martin’s mind when I talked to her before her postponed voluntary euthanasia charge hearing in Wanganui District Court on Wednesday was her honeymoon. She married last night, wears her scintillating ring proudly and told me she hoped the court proceedings would not upset her plans.
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List of articlesThe Case of New Zealand Euthanasia Activist Leslie Martin
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Lesley Martin will be married in the school hall at Wanganui Girls College a week today. Three days before the nuptials, Ms Martin, who has been charged with attempting to kill her ill mother, Joy, will appear in the Wanganui District Court for a hearing.
Current listing of laws concerning euthanasia
