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Dutch Euthanasia Review Committees published their annual Report 2018: decrease in reported cases
Apr 13, 2019
The Dutch Regional Euthanasia Review Committees (RTE's) published their annual report about 2018. In that year for the first time there was a slight decrease in the number of reports of euthanasia to the RTE's. The social debate in 2018 focused in particular on the interpretation of requests from patients with advanced dementia and from patients with a psychiatric disorder.
Dying with Dignity Canada publishes March 2019 Newsletter
Apr 6, 2019
Dying with Dignity Canada published its March 2019 Newsletter.
Interview with Jonquiere and Luley, written by Matt Vickers, published
Apr 6, 2019
Matt Vickers, the widower of assisted dying advocate Lecretia Seales, wrote an article about assisted dying in New Zealand, and compared the New Zealand situation to the situation in the Netherlands and Switzerland. In March, this article was published by NOTED, a journalism website in New Zealand.
French ADMD publishes Newsletter March 2019
Apr 6, 2019
The French Right to Die association ADMD (Association pour le Droit de Mourir dans la Dignité) published its 
DGHS published Newsletter 2019-02
Apr 1, 2019
DGHS publizierte Newsletter 2019-02
Apr 1, 2019
Maryland: End-of-Life Option Act defeated in the Senate
Mar 28, 2019
After a death with dignity bill passed the Maryland House of Delegates earlier this month, this bill stranded in the Senate on March 27. The Senate rejected the bill on a tie vote: 23 (
Belgian experts support the wish to extend the Belgian euthanasia law
Mar 28, 2019
On March 24, the Belgian End of Life Information Forum (LevensEinde InformatieForum - LEIF) organized a symposium in Antwerp about a possible extension of the euthanasia law to people with so-called acquired incapacity, for example as a result of dementia. LEIF chairman Wim Distelmans already asked attention for this possible change a few months ago. At the symposium, experts from different sectors agreed with him.
Bill for 'Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill Act' passed New Jersey Assembly and Senate
Mar 27, 2019
Baroness Warnock, campaigner for assisted dying, passed away
Mar 25, 2019
Baroness Warnock (Mary) died on March 20, 2019, at the age of 94. Warnock was philosopher and politician and passionate advocate for assisted dying. The Times of London placed an obituary for her.