Euthanasia


More pressure for UK assisted suicide

Michael Cook | 12 March 2010
Patricia Hewitt, former Health Secretary, calls for Royal Commission

Dutch Parliament to debate euthanasia for anyone over 70

Michael Cook | 12 March 2010
Group gathered 112,000 signatures

A 13-year-old on euthanasia

Michael Cook | 09 March 2010
an internet sensation

Parents say some doctors sped up death for their dying child

Jared Yee | 04 March 2010
Study suggests doctors are not involved in mercy killing

“Compassionate” assisted suicides could escape prosecution in UK

Michael Cook | 26 February 2010
New guidelines published

Another side to the UK euthanasia debate

Michael Cook | 20 February 2010
"Mercy killing? Never. I'll always fight like a lioness for my darling boy..."

BBC producer admits to mercy killing of lover dying of AIDS

Michael Cook | 20 February 2010
But the incident happened 20 years ago

Nitschke unapologetic about collateral damage

Michael Cook | 16 February 2010
Figures for Nembutal deaths in Australia released.

Dutch may create suicide professionals to help over-70s

13 February 2010
Petition launched

Scottish Parliament to debate assisted suicide

Michael Cook | 29 January 2010
Even for 16-year-olds

Novelist calls for euthanasia booths on “every corner”

Jared Yee | 29 January 2010
Martin Amis criticised, labelled ‘glib’ and ‘flippant’

Is England following Netherlands down euthanasia path?

Michael Cook | 22 January 2010
DPP guidance is "unconstitutional", says lawyer

Devoted mothers in English “mercy killings”

Michael Cook | 22 January 2010
Internet comes in handy

American public health professionals support assisted suicide

Michael Cook | 11 January 2010
Surprising decision flew under the radar.

Legalising assisted suicide threatens us, say disability advocates

Michael Cook | 08 January 2010
Special issue of Disability and Health Journal

Another blast at “human dignity”

Michael Cook | 07 January 2010
A straw in the wind for Canada’s euthanasia debate?

Montana allows assisted suicide

Michael Cook | 04 January 2010
Court decision sure to be challenged

UK assisted suicide guidelines under attack

Michael Cook | 12 December 2009
Public consultation ends next week

Quebec to launch euthanasia consultation

Michael Cook | 07 December 2009
Under pressure from Opposition

Are some Dutch having second thoughts about euthanasia?

Michael Cook | 05 December 2009
Minister responsible for the law says it may have been a mistake
 
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