Austria
September 2, 2023
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Austria
ÖGHL applies to Austrian Constitutional Court
Current legislation is insufficient to ensure access to “last human right”.
June 27, 2023
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Austria
Austrian assisted suicide bill becomes law
On Thursday December 16, the in October created assisted suicide bill has been adopted by the national council of Austria. The so called ‘Sterbeverfügungsgesetz’ will
December 16, 2021
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Austria
Austrian government made assisted suicide bill
On Saturday October 23, Austrian government presented a set of rules intended to steer assisted suicide in an orderly manner. Seriously ill adult people should
October 23, 2021
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Austria
Survey: 80% in Austria pro aid in dying
Our Austrian Member Organization ÖGHL asked 1000 Austrians (16-69 years, 2 waves) about their attitude to aid in dying (Sterbehilfe) through the opinion research institute
April 12, 2021
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Austrian Constitutional Court overturns ban on assisted suicide
On December 11, 2020, the Austrian Constitutional Court (VfGH) ruled that the prohibition of “helping people to commit suicide” violates the right to self-determination. Killing on
December 12, 2020
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