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Dutch to allow euthanasia for under-12s
The Dutch government on Friday gave euthanasia for children under 12 the green light, permitting mercy deaths for young minors suffering "unbearably and without hope".
Apr 14, 2023
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Experts see Canada's euthanasia laws as threat to disabled
Alan Nichols had a history of depression and other medical issues, but none were life-threatening. When the 61-year-old Canadian was hospitalized in June 2019 over fears he might be suicidal, he asked his brother to "bust ...
Aug 11, 2022
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Top Portugal court nixes euthanasia law, says it's imprecise
Portugal's Constitutional Court on Monday blocked a law passed by parliament introducing euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide for terminally ill and gravely injured people.
Mar 15, 2021
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Portugal's euthanasia law goes for constitutional review
Portugal's president on Thursday asked the country's Constitutional Court to evaluate a recent law passed by parliament that allows euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide for terminally ill and gravely injured people.
Feb 18, 2021
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Dutch court approves euthanasia in advanced dementia cases
The Netherlands' highest court ruled Tuesday that doctors can carry out euthanasia in patients with advanced dementia if the patient has earlier made a written directive.
Apr 21, 2020
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Amid protests, Portugal lawmakers vote to allow euthanasia
Portugal's parliament voted Thursday in favor of allowing euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide for terminally ill people.
Feb 20, 2020
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Euthanasia's legal status in Europe
Euthanasia is legal in only three European countries while others allow terminally ill people to refuse life-maintaining treatment or to have help to die.
Feb 20, 2020
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Spanish government passes 1st hurdle to legalize euthanasia
Spain's parliament has endorsed an effort by the new Socialist-led government to legalize euthanasia and doctor-assisted suicide.
Feb 11, 2020
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Dutch euthanasia clinic sees jump in death requests
The Netherlands' only euthanasia clinic said on Friday there had been a 22 percent jump in people wanting help to end their lives last year compared with 2018.
Feb 7, 2020
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How hypothetical designs can help us think through our conversations about euthanasia
Belgian Paralympic athlete Marieke Vervoort revealed two years ago that in 2008, she had been approved to receive euthanasia. The Paralympian was an accomplished wheelchair racer, having won gold and silver at the London ...
Nov 7, 2019
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