Personal Views
This section of our website highlights the personal perspectives of different individuals on the impact of assisted suicide, from all sides of the debate.
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Euthanasia on solely mental health grounds increased in the Netherlands during 2023
The Netherlands has published its annual data report for assisted dying in 2023. The report shows a....
2023 in Oregon: 137 hours to die
The US state of Oregon has published its annual data for assisted suicides in 2023. The data shows a....
Response to the Health and Social Care Committee Report
Please find below Living and Dying Well’s press release responding to the Health and Social....
MAiD and Mental Health – the “Reckless” Road Ahead
The Canadian Special Joint Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) has published a scathing....
Unassisted Suicides Increase in Victoria, Australia, After Assisted Dying is Legalised
New research published in the Journal of Ethics in Mental Health (accessible here) has found that....
Denmark’s Ethics Council Advises Against the Legalisation of Assisted Dying
The Danish Ethics Council have published a new report following a comprehensive investigation into....
Assisted Dying in Canada During 2022: A Worrying Trend
Please find the full report available as a PDF here. Canada’s long awaited Medical Assistant....
Oregon Death with Dignity Act Access: 25 Year Analysis
Please find the full British Medical Journal article available to view and download as a PDF here....
Euthanasia and Physician-Assisted Suicide in People with Intellectual Disabilities and/or Autism Spectrum Disorders: Investigation of 39 Dutch Case Reports (2012–2021)
Please find below a paper by Dr Irene Tuffrey-Wijne, Baroness Ilora Finlay, Baroness Sheila Hollins....
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