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German judges confirmed the acquittals of two doctors in cases of (passive) euthanasia
Jul 4, 2019
On Wednesday the 3rd of July, the German Federal Court of Justice (BGH) has confirmed the acquittals of two doctors in passive euthanasia cases. The doctors were not obliged to save the life of their patients after a suicide attempt.
Maine Death with Dignity Act enacted and signed
Jul 3, 2019
On Wednesday the 12th of June, Governor Janet Mills signed the LD 1313, the Death with Dignity Act into law. With the Governor’s signature, Maine became the 9th jurisdiction (and 8th state) to allow people with a terminal illness to die the way they want: without suffering, in peace, and with dignity.
DMD Colombia published its Newsletter nr 68
Jul 3, 2019
DMD Colombia publishes its Newsletter nr 68 (Spanish only).
Exit News: Sarco 2.0 || Aussie Salt-Combo W/shops || Fast Company || Derek Humphry List Correction
Jun 30, 2019
A new Exit Internationalist is published.
New Zealand End of Life Choices Bill passed second reading
Jun 30, 2019
On 26 June 2019 the End of Life Choices Bill passed a second reading in the New Zealand House of Representatives. As bills are rarely rejected at this stage, this might be very good news for terminally ill citizens and permanents residents in New Zealand.
French ADMD publishes June 2019 Newsletter
Jun 30, 2019
The French Right to Die association ADMD (Association pour le Droit de Mourir dans la Dignité) published its 
AFDMD-Spain publishes Newsletter June 2019
Jun 30, 2019
AFDMD-Spain publishes the last issue of their magazine: Revista DMD nº 79 (Spanish only).
South Australian VES asks for help
Jun 29, 2019
South Australia has restarted activities towards an End-of-Life Choices act: a Joint Committee on End of Life Choices has been established, which is now calling for submissions (just a few lines, or as long as you like). SAVES (South Australian WF member) calls for help in this: submissions are more than welcome, they may come from everywhere around the globe; deadline is August 2, 2019. Visit for information SAVES special website.
Thank you for support for Sean Davison
Jun 21, 2019
In a plea bargain agreement with the South African court I pleaded guilty to the three murder charges I faced and received a three-year house arrest sentence at my home in Cape Town.
I know there will be many people disappointed that I accepted a plea bargain, and did not go to