World
Assisted suicide death toll increased to more than 16,000 in Canada last year, report saysÂMore than 16,000 people in Canada died from assisted suicide in 2024, newly released government data indicates, an increase of 6.9% from the previous year.⯠The… Read More
World
Slovenia rejects assisted suicide legalization referendumSlovenian voters have blocked a new assisted suicide law that their national lawmakers approved earlier this year. On Nov. 23, 53.44% of voters said no to putting the Assisted Voluntary… Read More
Government
Assisted suicide bill reaches Illinois governor’s deskÂA bill that would allow doctors to prescribe lethal drugs to terminally ill adults has passed both chambers of the Illinois Legislature and now awaits action from Democrat Gov. J.B. Read More
World
Convicted sex offender first prisoner to die under Australia assisted suicide lawA convicted pedophile in Australia died under New South Walesâ assisted suicide and euthanasia law, and one victim, his daughter, says justice âhas been ripped away.â Justice Health officials approved… Read More
Culture
âCultural malaiseâ: Assisted suicides have surged over 800% in SwitzerlandAssisted suicides have increased by more than 800% in Switzerland over the past two decades, new data from the Swiss government show. In 2023, a record 1,729 residents of Switzerland… Read More
Culture
Trump administration blasts UK over assisted suicide legalizationThe Trump administration has slammed the United Kingdom for advancing legislation to legalize assisted suicide, calling it âstate-subsidized suicideâ and urging lawmakers to reject it. âAs… Read More
World
UK House of Commons votes to legalize assisted suicideThe UK House of Commons narrowly voted to approve a measure legalizing assisted suicide Friday afternoon, BBC reports. In a free vote â where MPs werenât… Read More
Government
Bill legalizing assisted suicide passes Illinois House; future uncertainÂThe Illinois House passed legislation that, if passed by the Senate, could make it the 12th state to legalize assisted suicide. The measure passed 63-42 on May 29, with several… Read More
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French National Assembly votes to legalize assisted suicideAnother country may soon allow adults to end their lives under certain conditions. The National Assembly in France voted 305-199 this week to legalize physician-assisted suicide, with the left-wing and… Read More