Litigation
France: ECHR allows Dignitas proceedings against French State
31 seek recognition of the right not to be subject to inhuman treatment.
October 1, 2023
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Litigation
Hungary: 46 year-old lawyer turns to European Court of Human Rights
ALS sufferer argues that current Hungarian ban is a violation of human rights.
October 1, 2023
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Activity
Taiwan: Presidential candidate to seek public opinion on assisted suicide
“Couldn’t think of any reasons to oppose” legalizing the practice.
September 14, 2023
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Advocacy
California: disability groups seek repeal End of Life Options Act
Law adopted in 2016 being challenged
August 3, 2023
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Litigation
Cyprus: Trial puts euthanasia in the spotlight
Socially conservative island debates assisted suicide
August 3, 2023
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Advocacy
New Zealand doctors plea for broadening right to die law
Current legislation should be extended to those irremediably suffering
August 3, 2023
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Bill
Isle of Man: Assisted dying bill read
Following a landslide vote in the parliament in 2022, an assisted dying bill was read in the Lower House.
July 5, 2023
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Activity
Ireland: Oireachtas not a block on assisted dying
Expert panel says Irelands’ legislative houses are no block to the introduction of legislation.
June 27, 2023
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Litigation
ÖGHL applies to Austrian Constitutional Court
Current legislation is insufficient to ensure access to “last human right”.
June 27, 2023
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Bill
Nevada bill vetoed
Despite 82% of Nevadans supporting medical-aid in dying, Governor Lombardo vetoed bill SB239
June 18, 2023
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