NETHERLANDS

Dutch fertility doctor accused of using his own sperm

Michael Cook | 19 May 2017 | Comments

tags: ivf, netherlands, sperm donation

But he died in April so potential children are suing to access DNA material

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Euthanasia rates rise by 10% in the Netherlands

Xavier Symons | 22 April 2017 | Comments

tags: assisted dying, euthanasia, netherlands

Deaths by euthanasia increased 10% in the Netherlands in 2016, according to a new report.

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Dutch doctors oppose plans for ‘completed life’ euthanasia

Michael Cook | 07 April 2017 | Comments

tags: euthanasia, netherlands

It could stigmatise the elderly

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Dutch health council authorises the creation of human embryos for research

Xavier Symons | 01 April 2017 | Comments

tags: embryo experimentation, embryo research, gene editing, law, netherlands

The Dutch Health Council has recommended that scientists be allowed to create embryos specifically for research purposes

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Struggling woman with dementia euthanised in Netherlands

Michael Cook | 04 February 2017 | Comments

tags: euthanasia, euthanasia for dementia, involuntary euthanasia, netherlands

Regional review committee questions consent and coercion.

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Nitschke ramps up campaign for unrestricted suicide

Michael Cook | 10 December 2016 | Comments

tags: assisted suicide, euthanasia, netherlands, philip nitschke, suicide machine

A new group, Exit Action, will take “a militant pro-euthanasia position”

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Interview: Philip Nitschke on life in the Netherlands

Philip Nitschke | 28 November 2016 | Comments

tags: assisted suicide, euthanasia, interviews, netherlands, philip nitschke

Dutch views on "completed life" sync with his notion of rational suicide

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Netherlands offers euthanasia for alcoholics

Michael Cook | 25 November 2016 | Comments

tags: euthanasia, netherlands

Dutch journalist writes book about the death of his brother

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Dutch will probably legalise assisted dying for people tired of living

Michael Cook | 15 October 2016 | Comments

tags: euthanasia, netherlands

New law required

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Dutch could open child euthanasia clinic soon

Michael Cook | 24 September 2016 | Comments

tags: child euthanasia, netherlands

Doctor wants to fill eligibility gap for 1 to 12-year-olds

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Documentary chronicles history of Dutch euthanasia law

Michael Cook | 18 August 2016 | Comments

tags: documentaries, euthanasia, netherlands

The major protagonists in the campaign for legalisation explain their views