Portugal’s high court rejects euthanasia law
Not even 2 months ago, Portugal’s Parliament voted to legalise euthanasia and assisted suicide. This week, on 15 March, the Constitutional overturned the law because
March 16, 2021
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End of Life Options Act passed New Mexico Senate
On March 15, New Mexico’s Senate voted 24 to 17, with sponsor-accepted amendments, to pass end of life options for New Mexico. The Elizabeth Whitefield
March 15, 2021
Tasmanian VAD Bill passed final vote in Lower House
On March 5, the End of Life Choices Bill passed Tasmania’s House of Assembly in third reading. The bill already passed the second reading in
March 6, 2021
Canada: new update on Bill C-7 and Truchon deadline
On February 19, the Attorney General of Canada filed a motion to request an additional extension, until March 26, of the Superior Court of Québec’s
March 5, 2021
Washington a step closer to improvement of Death with Dignity Act
In the last week of February, the Washington State House of Representatives approved (by a 60-37 vote) HB1141 to increase access to the Death with Dignity Act.
February 26, 2021
Peruvian Ana Estrada writes history
Thursday Februari 25, the Peruvian Supreme Court ruled that Ana Estrada Ugarte (43) can choose herself the moment of her death, and even receive help.
February 25, 2021
Portugese president passes euthanasia bill to Constitutional Court
After end January the Portugese parliament approved the decriminalization of medically assisted death, Portugal’s president has now sidestepped the country’s controversial euthanasia legislation by asking
February 22, 2021
End-of-Life Options Act passed New Mexico’s House of Representatives
On February 20, the Elizabeth Whitefield End-of-Life Options Act (HouseBill47), passed New Mexico’s House of Representatives, with a vote of 39 to 27. The bill
February 21, 2021