A bill to allow MAiD is introduced in Korea
Korea has become a super-aged society since the late 2010s, which means more than 20 percent of its population is above 65. In a super-aged
July 2, 2022
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Lawmakers and academics open debate on legalization of euthanasia in Mexico
Within the framework of Euthanasia Week June 20-24 in Mexico, lawmakers, academics and experts are discussing the need for legislation governing assisted suicide for terminally
June 22, 2022
Australian new minister speaks out on restoring territory rights on assisted dying
On June 8, speaking on the ABC’s Afternoon Briefing, the newly appointed Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories, Kristy McBain, said that she would
June 8, 2022
New study reveals older people in Australia support right to die, regardless of terminal illness
In an in-depth qualitative study, 15 Western Australians aged 65 years or older were interviewed regarding their perspectives on voluntary assisted death. Participants believed that, in
May 10, 2022
Canadian Alzheimer Society speaks out on Advance Requests for MAiD
This month, the Canadian Alzheimer Society published a position statement on Advance Requests for MAiD: Position-statement-advance-requests-Alzheimer-Society-Canada.pdf Read it below:
April 30, 2022
The Dutch celebrate 20 years law on euthanasia
On Monday 25 April, the Dutch RTD Society NVVE organized a successful conference to celebrate 20 years of euthanasia law in the Netherlands. Misunderstandings and
April 26, 2022
Denver doctor spurred national debate after giving MAiD to patients with severe anorexia
A recent case study fueled a long debate about whether right-to-die laws should apply to people with mental illness and disabilities. On February 15, Jennifer
March 21, 2022
Italian court rejects referendum on euthanasia
On Tuesday the 15th of Feburary, the Italian constitutional court (Consulta) ruled that the requested referendum on euthanasia would be inadmissible. The Luca Coscioni Association,
February 16, 2022