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The Guardian: Assisted dying bill to be introduced into House of Lords

Assisted dying Assisted dying bill to be introduced into House of Lords Keir Starmer under pressure to allow vote as private member’s bill to be introduced in upper chamber Harriet Sherwood Fri 26 Jul 2024 07.00 CEST Keir Starmer is … Continue reading

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BBC News: Dying together: Why a happily married couple decided to stop living? Comment: the right to choose when to say enough, I would prefer to die and for your country to endorse your wishes. This may be of particular interest to “Elder Orphans”. Some people might find this article upsetting.

https://3b22a32a2c3edd48ad4fea9900d5ad3f.safeframe.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-40/html/container.html Dying together: Why a happily married couple decided to stop living 3 days ago By Linda Pressly, BBC News Jan and Els were married for almost five decades. In early June, they died together after being given lethal medication by two … Continue reading

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The Guardian: How a doctor, sailor and lecturer changed Europe’s assisted dying debate. (see details for Ireland below)

The Guardian – Back to homeThe Guardian Support the Guardian Spur independent journalism from €4 per month Support us People attending an assisted dying rally near the National Assembly in Paris in January. Photograph: Dimitar Dilkoff/AFP/Getty Images Assisted dying How … Continue reading

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“Debate ignites in the Netherlands over rise in euthanasia for mental disorders” Publication: EL PAIS. Personal comment: unrelenting protracted depression so often results in suicide, perhaps this should be an option but not for teenagers as happens in Netherlands. “Without delving into specifics to protect the patient’s privacy, the report confirmed that experts reviewed the request and verified that it was sound, voluntary and met the criteria for severity and lack of alternative solutions”.

EUTHANASIA Debate ignites in the Netherlands over rise in euthanasia for mental disorders In 2023, there were 138 assisted deaths for psychiatric conditions, a 20% increase from the previous year Isabel Ferrer La Haya – Apr 19, 2024 – 15:47 … Continue reading

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Esther Rantzen calls for radical change on assisted dying law: ‘We’re so close now!’ Source: Daily Express. Comment: “Dignity in Death” I first heard about when in Zimbabwe in 1990’s. LCM nuns spoke of this in relation to the Aids epidemic that blighted the lives of men, women and children. Mashambanzou provided an environment to allow women to die with dignity. I believe is Assisted Dying. Ireland awaits the decision of the Citizens Assembly. Esther Rantzen is a household name in UK but also in Ireland, she is a most remarkable woman, with strong emotional intelligence and empathy too.

Esther Rantzen calls for radical change on assisted dying law: ‘We’re so close now!’ Dame Esther Rantzen’s assisted dying reform petition has already amassed 85,000 signatures. By GILES SHELDRICK 14:55, Tue, Jan 30, 2024 | UPDATED: 12:44, Wed, Jan 31, 2024 125 BOOKMARK … Continue reading

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For many, the case for assisted dying is clear. But life – and death – is often not so simple. Observer Assisted Dying

The Observer Assisted dying For many, the case for assisted dying is clear. But life – and death – is often not so simple Martha Gill Diana Rigg made a compelling argument because she had terminal cancer, but recent experiences … Continue reading

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