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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 (22D
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.
UK Royal College of Physicians (RCP) dropped opposition to assisted dying
Mar 21, 2019
On March 21, the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) dropped its longstanding opposition to assisted dying. Now it has taken a neutral stance on this topic. With this stance, the organisation now represents its members' views.
Danish physician Svend Lings sentenced to prison for assisted suicide
Mar 18, 2019
Already in January of this year, the former Chief Physician at Odense University Hospital, Svend Lings, has been sentenced to 60 days conditionally in prison for having participated in assisted dying. This sentence was given by the Eastern High Court, in reaction to the appeal of Lings against the judgment of the district court to give him 40 days conditional imprisonment.
Dutch documentary about a Dignified Death in a situation of mental suffering
Mar 16, 2019
During the Socially Relevant Film Festival New York (15 - 21 March 2019), A DIGNIFIED DEATH (a film by Jesse van Venrooij, Netherlands) will have its North American Premiere. The screening will take place on 20 March, 9 PM at the Cinema Village, 22 East 12th street New York, 10003. Tickets via the schedule of the Festival, by clicking her. Both cineast and doctor that applied
Hemlock San Diego published its March 2019 Newsletter
Mar 16, 2019
This week, the Hemlock society of San Diego published its March 2019 newsletter.
In Maryland an End-of-Life Option Act passed the House of Delegates
Mar 7, 2019
On March 7, The Maryland House of Delegates passed a death with dignity bill.
Lawmakers voted 74–66 in favor of the End-of-Life Option Act.
The bill has now moved to the Maryland Senate where it, as Senate Bill 311, awaites a new voting.
Dying with Dignity New South Wales published its autumn 2019 newsletter
Mar 6, 2019
Dying with Dignity New South Wales sees 2019 as the most important year in their history. Read more about it in their autumn 2019 newsletter.