UK Human Rights Blog (blog) Are lawyers in right-to-die cases breaking the law?UK Human Rights Blog (blog)However profound a philosophical problem, the question of suicide or, more precisely, assisted suicide is proving quite a legal conundrum. It is a well-known fact that, at present, it is lawful in England and Wales to commit (or to [...]
Dying with dignity: Trust our doctorsToronto SunBy Peter Worthington ,QMI Agency Gloria Taylor is seen outside of the BC Supreme Court, where she is testifying to challenge the law regarding assisted suicide, in Vancouver, British Columbia December 1, 2011. Gloria Taylor suffers from Lou Gehrig's …and more »
Award-winning film about assisted suicide comes to ColumbiaColumbia MissourianBY Ben Nadler COLUMBIA — A film that takes on the topic of assisted suicide is coming to Columbia and will be accompanied by a panel discussion surrounding medical ethics and current law. “How to Die in Oregon,” an award-winning documentary that …
British courts give green light for assisted dying caseWikinewsLawyers acting for a stroke victim in Britain have been given approval by the High Court in London to prepare a case asking for judicial review of the guidance on prosecution for assisted suicide released in 2009 by Keir Starmer, the Director of Public …and more »
Daily Mail Stroke victim wins approval to get help to end his lifeTelegraph.co.ukIf he was unable to travel to the Dignitas assisted suicide clinic in Switzerland, he had resolved to starve himself instead, the court heard. It brings him into conflict with the Director of Public Prosecutions' 2010 guidelines on assisted suicide.Assisted suicide one step [...]
Telegraph.co.uk Assisted suicide should be illegal throughout Europe, human rights body rulesTelegraph.co.ukEuthanasia and assisted suicide should be banned in every country in the Continent, the Council of Europe has ruled. Kerrie Wooltorton died after drinking poison. Doctors followed her earlier instructions not to resuscitate her Photo: ALBANPIX In a …Europe: Assisted Suicide “Must Always be [...]
Daily Mail Ruling may allow English man to commit suicideNew York Daily NewsBy Nina Mandell / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS The Royal Courts of Justice in London, where a ruling in an assisted-suicide case was handed down. A man in England is looking for a few volunteers — to help him commit suicide. A court [...]
Daily Mail Assisted suicide one step closer after High Court paves the way for doctors to …Daily MailBut right-to-life critics said that Martin was being used to generate publicity for the euthanasia lobby and accused the BBC – which has given prominence to the case since last summer – of acting as a mouthpiece for [...]
Daily Mail Euthanasia 'must always be prohibited', rules Council of EuropeDaily MailBy Simon Caldwell The Council of Europe has ruled that euthanasia and assisted suicide should be banned in every country across the Continent. In a declaration that will have huge implications on human rights laws in its 47 member countries, …Europe: Assisted Suicide “Must [...]
BBC News UK Court Says Lawyers Can Help Right-to-Die ManABC NewsHe says he wants to end his life, and his lawyers sought a declaration that they could seek information about his options — including Swiss assisted-suicide clinics — to help him prepare a legal challenge. Under British law, assisting a suicide is …Lawyers can seek [...]