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Slovenia: referendum on assisted dying
While voters and the coalition government are in favour, doctors are fiercely opposed.
March 12, 2024
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Japan: doctor sentenced for consensual killing
Patient Yuri Hayashi suffered from Lou Gehrig’s disease.
March 12, 2024
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Finland: 50,000 signatures call for euthanasia
Political change may support euthanasia legislation
March 11, 2024
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March 11, 2024
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Ireland; Oireachtas Committee recommends assisted suicide and euthanasia
“Would be a major step forward for compassionate legislation”
March 7, 2024
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West Virginia rejects assisted death
R-Delegate; “I believe that suicide is a sin, but I also believe it is a choice..”
February 22, 2024
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Canada: 16,000 petitioners demand advance requests
An increasing number of dementia sufferers are seeking advance requests.
February 21, 2024
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Australia: HRC seeks expansion of VAD
Minors and those with dementia should be included in the legislation likely to be accepted later this year.
January 12, 2024
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Canada; possible delay to expanding MAID
Exclusion of those with a mental condition is violation of rights.
December 27, 2023
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Hungary; referendum nigh as Momentum joins
The National Election Office must now approve the referendum questions.
December 20, 2023
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