Tag: Euthanasia

EU member states can continue to prohibit assissted suicide, says the ECHR

However, the ECHR acknowledged that its position might evolve,

Christians protest against assisted dying at the Isle of Man Parliament

Christians from several denominations staged a protest at the Isle of Man Parliament on Tuesday.

Scottish Church leaders oppose assisted suicide proposal

Church leaders have expressed "very grave concerns" about proposals to assisted suicide legal in Scotland.

Euthanasia cases increase by 15% in Belgium since last year

Euthanasia in Belgium has been growing since it was legalized in 2002, with 2023 showing unparalleled figures

Euthanasia cases rose in the Netherlands in 2022

Assisted suicide cases rose significantly in the Netherlands last year

The normalisation of assissted suicide is speeding up Canada

In 2021, over 10,000 people died through Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD).

Suicide rates higher in countries that legalized euthanasia

The correlation has been especially observed in the last decade.

Death capsules even terrify euthanasia adherents

The reluctance towards such a solution is still caused by the technology of killing, directly referring to the horrors of WWII.

Belgium violated right to life in euthanasia case, according to the ECHR

The 64-years-old woman's euthanasia was coducted on the basis of a diagnosis of “incurable depression”.

Church of England passed a motion opposing law on assisted suicide

Both assisted suicide and euthanasia are illegal in England and can be punishable by up to 14 years in prison.