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NZ referendum legalises euthanasia and assisted suicide

NZ referendum legalises euthanasia and assisted suicide

New Zealand has voted to legalise euthanasia and assisted suicide, following a public referendum.

9 Nov 2020
World

Activists prepare for third assault on Scotland’s assisted suicide protections

A pro-euthanasia activist group is pushing for another vote on assisted suicide in the Scottish Parliament next year.

29 Oct 2020
Scotland

‘Disability abortion bias must not happen’, says Govt Minister

‘Disability abortion bias must not happen’, says Govt Minister

28 Oct 2020
England & Wales

Netherlands approves euthanasia for under 12s

Netherlands approves euthanasia for under 12s

16 Oct 2020
World

COVID-19: Investigation launched into blanket DNRs

COVID-19: Investigation launched into blanket DNRs

15 Oct 2020
England & Wales

BMA docs support assisted suicide – but not being involved

BMA docs support assisted suicide – but not being involved

9 Oct 2020
UK

Suspended GP exploits loophole to prescribe ‘sex change’ drugs to children

Suspended GP exploits loophole to prescribe ‘sex change’ drugs to children

9 Oct 2020
England & Wales

Dutch assisted suicide ‘a cautionary tale’ for UK, experts tell MPs

Dutch assisted suicide ‘a cautionary tale’ for UK, experts tell MPs

2 Oct 2020
England & Wales

Vulnerable on ‘slippery slope’ to assisted suicide, warns former Cameron aide

2 Oct 2020
England & Wales

‘Party should not back assisted suicide’, SNP councillor warns

25 Sep 2020
Scotland

‘I’m glad you didn’t die Mummy’: locked-in syndrome author shares story

23 Sep 2020
England & Wales

‘Presumed consent’ organ donation in Scotland from next year

18 Sep 2020
Scotland

Woman abandons assisted suicide plan after successful treatment

11 Sep 2020
England & Wales

Mother fights hospital’s attempt to withdraw child’s life support before further treatment

11 Sep 2020
World