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ASSISTED DYING
New Zealand, Massachusetts, Portugal, Austria, Ireland, Tasmania
The Royal College of General Practitioners has an “irrational” position
Statistics for first full year released
The number of deaths is higher than predicted.
And a former Archbishop of Canterbury backs it
Government describes its law as “the safest and most conservative in the world”
Charity Commission asks whether change was handled properly
An abrupt change from years of opposition
Allegations that the Royal College of Physicians has been hijacked
A government committee has recommended the introduction of euthanasia legislation.
The international medical community is closely watching the debate in Victoria.
Although Parliament is clearly opposed, a way is opening in the courts
Over 500 people have been prescribed life-ending drugs in California, says Compassion and Choices.
A recent episode of Q&A sparked debate about Christian support for assisted dying.
Deaths by euthanasia increased 10% in the Netherlands in 2016, according to a new report.
Hawaii’s House of Representatives have “deferred” a medical aid in dying bill.
Several jurisdictions are debating legislation that would ‘outlaw’ or ‘condemn’ euthanasia and assisted suicide.
Fails to surface in the media
Criticises cowardly politicians.
The debate over legalising euthanasia has flared up again in Australia, with both opponents and advocates making spirited contributions.
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