Quebec: new law allows MAID and advanced consent
Bill 11 grants access to MAID to people with a severe physical impairment and a serious or incurable disease.
June 11, 2023
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Hawai’i: Law HB650 expands access to MAID
New law increases access by reducing mandatory waiting times and allowing nurses to be providers.
June 8, 2023
DWD Canada publishes 2022 Annual Report
Dying with Dignity Canada published its 2022 Annual Report. The report looks back at 2022, its activities
June 8, 2023
Vermont: residency requirement for assisted dying removed
Governor Phil Scott amended Vermont’s medically assisted death bill.
May 31, 2023
Nevada bill SB239 approved by state senate and assembly
Republican Governor Joe Lombardo has yet to sign.
May 31, 2023
Church of Scotland to re-examine opposition
Following Faith Impact Forum’s request to reaffirm opposition to assisted dying, the General Assembly voted in favour of considering a range of theological views.
May 31, 2023
Fourth evaluation of the Dutch Euthanasia law has been published
On Tuesday the 30th of May, the fourth evaluation report on The Dutch Termination of Life on
May 30, 2023
Dignitas celebrates 25 years
The association has advised tens of thousands of individuals on their end-of-life options and remains committed to freedom of choice.
May 19, 2023
Portugal: assistance in dying law passed
Assistance in dying will finally be accessible to those >18 years who are terminally ill or suffering intolerably.
May 13, 2023
Taiwan: Dean pleads for assisted suicide law
Constitutional standards must be set if the government wants to restrict peoples’ power to decide.
May 7, 2023
Australia: Policy paper argues right to access VAD for people with dementia
Dementia Australia supports the right of every person to exercise choice over end-of-life care options.
May 7, 2023
Queensland: 490 medical practitioners apply to be VAD providers
In the first three months of Voluntary Assisted Dying law many medical practitioners seek authorisation.
April 30, 2023