Swedish RTVD president might lose medical license
In early June 2020, Dr Staffan Bergström assisted a terminally ill ALS patient to die. Helping someone to commit suicide is not a crime in
April 25, 2021
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Dutch Right to Die Society sues the Dutch state
At Friday April 9, the Dutch Right to Die Society ‘Cooperation Last Will (CLW)‘ summons the Dutch state for their legal provision on ‘assisted suicide’.
April 9, 2021
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
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
South African atheists go to court over right to die
In South Africa, an atheist advocate and doctor have added their voices to a crucial legal challenge to determine whether or not euthanasia should be
February 9, 2021
New Zealand Justice Minister rejects mercy plea of Sean Davison
This December, the New Zealand Minister of Justice Kris Faafoi responded to the plea of Professor Sean Davison to have his conviction quashed after assisting his
December 24, 2020
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