euthanasia
Coverage of euthanasia in the Nexus archive.
- France’s National Assembly gives final approval to assisted-dying bill after years of debate
France’s National Assembly approved a bill allowing adults with incurable illnesses to receive lethal medication, marking the end of years of debate. The legislation, which sets strict conditions for medically assisted suicide, was passed with a 291-241 vote, following prior readings in parliament.
- The parents who let their daughter die: How suicidal Dutch teen begged for euthanasia before her tormented mother and father allowed her to end her life
A suicidal Dutch teen begged for euthanasia, and her parents allowed her to end her life. The case involves a tormented mother and father making the difficult decision to grant her request.
- 'I survived, but I lost my life. I wish I died that day': Chef, 28, applies to be euthanised two years after 'ex-boyfriend beat her up so badly she lost her sense of smell and taste'
A 28-year-old chef is applying for euthanasia two years after her ex-boyfriend severely beat her, causing permanent loss of her sense of smell and taste. She states, 'I survived, but I lost my life. I wish I died that day.'
- Fast Takes: Euthanasia always expands, Schumer’s meddling costs Americans and more
The article warns that every nation legalizing euthanasia has experienced attempts to expand the law's eligibility criteria, with many expansions being successful. This analysis is attributed to Adam James Pollock at UnHerd.
- Netherlands euthanizes child under 12 in first case since major law change
The Dutch government confirmed a child under 12 was euthanized for the first time since a major assisted dying law change two years ago.
- Child under 12 is euthanised in Netherlands
A child under the age of 12 was euthanized in the Netherlands. The event highlights the country's policies regarding euthanasia for minors.
- Canadian doctor met man, 45, suffering from IBD and depression outside Tim Hortons and took him to be EUTHANIZED
A Canadian doctor met a 45-year-old man with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and depression outside Tim Hortons and proceeded to euthanize him. The incident raises ethical and legal questions regarding assisted dying practices in Canada.