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Euthanasia to include children of all ages in NetherlandsThe Netherlands has extended its euthanasia regulations, making it possible for doctors to assist the death of terminally ill children under 12 who are suffering “unbearably and without hope”.
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Assisted Suicide moves a step closer in France despite opposition from doctorsPresident Macron has instructed the French government to explore whether assisted suicide or euthanasia should be legalised in France.
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Peers warn against legal assisted suicide
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US campaigners oppose assisted suicide safeguards on telemedicine consultationsUS campaigners are opposing new measures on dispensing dangerous drugs that would add safeguards to assisted suicide laws.
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Scottish Labour leader not convinced by assisted suicide
Scotland's Labour leader has said he does not "instinctively support" assisted suicide, as Holyrood approaches a debate on new legislation.
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Christian MP speaks out against Assisted SuicideA Christian MP has spoken out against assisted suicide, warning about falling into something resembling Canada’s ‘dystopian situation.’’
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Canadian health expert warns Scottish politicians against assisted suicideA Canadian expert medic has warned Scottish parliamentarians about doctor-assisted suicide, citing its "horrific" effects in her home country.
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Most palliative docs in Scotland would refuse to participate in assisted suicidesThe vast majority of palliative doctors in Scotland would refuse to take part in assisted suicides if the law changes, a survey of medics shows.
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Kirk warns against assisted suicide lawThe Church of Scotland has issued a fresh warning against doctor-assisted suicide, as MSPs are set to consider legislation.
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Canadian doc proud of euthanising 400 people including man who didn't consentA Canadian doctor who has euthanised more than 400 people has said her work is "rewarding" as she revealed that she killed a man who couldn't consent to an 'assisted death'.
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Canadian Government delays Euthanasia expansion for mental illnessThe Federal Government in Canada has admitted it needs more time before expanding Canada’s highly controversial medical assistance in dying (MAID) policy to include mentally ill people.
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