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Revised Assisted Dying Bill Faces UK Parliament Vote
The UK Parliament will vote on April 25th on a revised assisted dying bill, featuring key changes like removing the High Court's role and a four-year implementation delay due to NHS and court capacity concerns, despite high public support and Labour backing; unresolved issues remain regarding fundin...
Revised Assisted Dying Bill Faces UK Parliament Vote
The UK Parliament will vote on April 25th on a revised assisted dying bill, featuring key changes like removing the High Court's role and a four-year implementation delay due to NHS and court capacity concerns, despite high public support and Labour backing; unresolved issues remain regarding fundin...
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40% Bias Score
Isle of Man Legalizes Assisted Dying
The Isle of Man will become the first place in the UK to legalize assisted dying after its parliament passed a bill on Tuesday; the law will allow terminally ill adults who have lived on the island for five years and have less than 12 months to live to end their lives with medical assistance, but do...
Isle of Man Legalizes Assisted Dying
The Isle of Man will become the first place in the UK to legalize assisted dying after its parliament passed a bill on Tuesday; the law will allow terminally ill adults who have lived on the island for five years and have less than 12 months to live to end their lives with medical assistance, but do...
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RCGP adopts neutral stance on assisted dying
The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) in England and Wales shifted its stance on assisted dying from opposition to neutrality, following a member consultation where 61% of the council voted for neutrality and 33.7% of surveyed GPs supported legalization, preceding potential new legislati...
RCGP adopts neutral stance on assisted dying
The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) in England and Wales shifted its stance on assisted dying from opposition to neutrality, following a member consultation where 61% of the council voted for neutrality and 33.7% of surveyed GPs supported legalization, preceding potential new legislati...
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36% Bias Score
UK Parliament Removes High Court Oversight from Assisted Dying Bill
The UK Parliament's committee reviewing the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill voted to replace High Court approval for assisted dying with expert panels, sparking controversy among MPs and advocacy groups; the bill now requires approval from a three-member panel including a senior legal figur...
UK Parliament Removes High Court Oversight from Assisted Dying Bill
The UK Parliament's committee reviewing the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill voted to replace High Court approval for assisted dying with expert panels, sparking controversy among MPs and advocacy groups; the bill now requires approval from a three-member panel including a senior legal figur...
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Spanish Court to Decide on Euthanasia Request Despite Father's Objections
A Spanish court is deciding whether a 23-year-old woman, paralyzed after a 2022 suicide attempt, can undergo euthanasia despite her father's objections; the Catalan government supports her request, approved by a regional committee in July 2024, but legal challenges delayed the process.
Spanish Court to Decide on Euthanasia Request Despite Father's Objections
A Spanish court is deciding whether a 23-year-old woman, paralyzed after a 2022 suicide attempt, can undergo euthanasia despite her father's objections; the Catalan government supports her request, approved by a regional committee in July 2024, but legal challenges delayed the process.
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Victoria to Lift "Gag Clause" on Voluntary Assisted Dying
Victoria will lift the "gag clause" preventing doctors from proactively discussing voluntary assisted dying (VAD) with patients, following a review that found existing safeguards impeded access to end-of-life choices; 1,527 VAD permits were issued between 2019-2023, with 912 people using the VAD sub...
Victoria to Lift "Gag Clause" on Voluntary Assisted Dying
Victoria will lift the "gag clause" preventing doctors from proactively discussing voluntary assisted dying (VAD) with patients, following a review that found existing safeguards impeded access to end-of-life choices; 1,527 VAD permits were issued between 2019-2023, with 912 people using the VAD sub...
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Netherlands Sees 10% Rise in Euthanasia Cases in 2024
In 2024, almost 10,000 people in the Netherlands died by euthanasia—a 10% increase from 2023—mostly due to long-term physical illnesses, with a rise in dual euthanasia cases also noted, prompting increased debate and scrutiny.
Netherlands Sees 10% Rise in Euthanasia Cases in 2024
In 2024, almost 10,000 people in the Netherlands died by euthanasia—a 10% increase from 2023—mostly due to long-term physical illnesses, with a rise in dual euthanasia cases also noted, prompting increased debate and scrutiny.
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Record High Euthanasia Cases in Netherlands Raise Ethical Concerns
The Netherlands reported a record 9,958 euthanasia notifications in 2024, a 10% increase from 2023, with 86.29% stemming from physical illnesses and 2.2% from mental health issues; six cases revealed procedural errors.
Record High Euthanasia Cases in Netherlands Raise Ethical Concerns
The Netherlands reported a record 9,958 euthanasia notifications in 2024, a 10% increase from 2023, with 86.29% stemming from physical illnesses and 2.2% from mental health issues; six cases revealed procedural errors.
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32% Bias Score
RCGP Shifts to Neutral Stance on Assisted Dying Amidst UK Parliamentary Debate
The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) in the UK has shifted its stance on assisted dying from opposition to neutrality, following a member survey and council vote, amidst parliamentary debate on a bill to legalize assisted dying for terminally ill adults in England and Wales.
RCGP Shifts to Neutral Stance on Assisted Dying Amidst UK Parliamentary Debate
The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) in the UK has shifted its stance on assisted dying from opposition to neutrality, following a member survey and council vote, amidst parliamentary debate on a bill to legalize assisted dying for terminally ill adults in England and Wales.
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40% Bias Score
Paraplegic Woman's Euthanasia Bid Challenged in Spanish Court
A 23-year-old paraplegic Spanish woman, granted the right to euthanasia in July 2024, is now facing a legal challenge by her father after the regional government of Catalonia approved her request; the judge will decide if she has the right to end her own life.
Paraplegic Woman's Euthanasia Bid Challenged in Spanish Court
A 23-year-old paraplegic Spanish woman, granted the right to euthanasia in July 2024, is now facing a legal challenge by her father after the regional government of Catalonia approved her request; the judge will decide if she has the right to end her own life.
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36% Bias Score
Spanish Congress Rejects Amendments, Euthanasia Bill Advances
The Spanish Congress rejected amendments to the Socialist Party's euthanasia bill, allowing it to proceed despite opposition from the PP and Vox, who proposed palliative care as an alternative; the bill's supporters claim it only regulates a new right, not obligating anyone, and enjoys broad public ...
Spanish Congress Rejects Amendments, Euthanasia Bill Advances
The Spanish Congress rejected amendments to the Socialist Party's euthanasia bill, allowing it to proceed despite opposition from the PP and Vox, who proposed palliative care as an alternative; the bill's supporters claim it only regulates a new right, not obligating anyone, and enjoys broad public ...
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Victoria to Reform Voluntary Assisted Dying Laws
Victoria's parliament will consider reforms to its voluntary assisted dying (VAD) framework, including allowing doctors to initiate VAD conversations, reducing required medical assessments, extending the eligibility timeframe to 12 months, and removing the citizenship requirement, after a coroner re...
Victoria to Reform Voluntary Assisted Dying Laws
Victoria's parliament will consider reforms to its voluntary assisted dying (VAD) framework, including allowing doctors to initiate VAD conversations, reducing required medical assessments, extending the eligibility timeframe to 12 months, and removing the citizenship requirement, after a coroner re...
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48% Bias Score
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