Isle of Man rejects assisted suicide.

Alex SchadenbergExecutive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition The Isle of Man rejected a motion to consider legalizing euthanasia or assisted suicide (assisted death). After a five-hour debate the House of Keys rejected to call for further investigation into changing the assisted suicide laws. Dr Gordon Macdonald, Chief Executive of Care Not Killing, commented in their mediaContinue reading “Isle of Man rejects assisted suicide.”

UK court will not hear challenge to assisted suicide law.

Press release: CNK CEO responds to the High Court decision not to allow a new challenge in the name of Mr Phil Newby Date: Tuesday 19th November 2019Link to the Press Release Care Not Killing welcomes the latest rejection of an unnecessary legal challenge to the UK’s assisted suicide laws by the campaigner Phil Newby.Continue reading “UK court will not hear challenge to assisted suicide law.”

Canadian Prime Minister’s First Priority: More Euthanasia.

Alex SchadenbergExecutive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition Canada’s Liberal government have announced that one of their first priorities will be more death by lethal injection (euthanasia) also known as Medical Aid in Dying in Canada. The Canadian Press reported that: Even before he swears in his new cabinet, Justin Trudeau is being urged to ask hisContinue reading “Canadian Prime Minister’s First Priority: More Euthanasia.”

Do you have a personal story about euthanasia or assisted suicide?

Alan Nichols (62) was not sick or dying yet he died by euthanasia on July 26 at Chilliwack General Hospital in BC. His family is shocked that he was approved for and died by euthanasia. They were powerless to stop it.Alan struggled with chronic depression. He often isolated himself, refusing to take medication or seeContinue reading “Do you have a personal story about euthanasia or assisted suicide?”

Nick Goiran introduces 357 proposed amendments to Western Australia euthanasia bill.

Alex SchadenbergExecutive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition Hon Nick Goiran Hon Nick Goiran, a Liberal MP and a known opponent of euthanasia, gave notice last night, that he is proposing 357 amendments to the Western Australia euthanasia bill, making it clear that a final vote on the bill will not likely occur this year. Last August,Continue reading “Nick Goiran introduces 357 proposed amendments to Western Australia euthanasia bill.”

Swiss doctor found guilty in the assisted suicide death of a woman who was not sick.

Alex SchadenbergExecutive Director – Euthanasia Prevention CoalitionFinally a little sanity within the insanity. Pierre Beck A Swiss doctor was found guilty in the assisted suicide death of a woman who was not sick. According to Swissinfo news: A court in Geneva has given a suspended sentence to the regional vice-president of EXIT, Pierre Beck, for helpingContinue reading “Swiss doctor found guilty in the assisted suicide death of a woman who was not sick.”

Ontario: Euthanasia deaths are rising quickly.

Alex SchadenbergExecutive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition The Ontario Office of the Chief Coroner released the updated data for MAiD (euthanasia and assisted suicide) deaths in Ontario indicating that since legalization (June 17, 2016) there have been (3822) reported assisted deaths up to September 30, 2019.The number euthanasia deaths is increasing fast. The number of reportedContinue reading “Ontario: Euthanasia deaths are rising quickly.”

Where do the Canada’s political party leaders stand on MAiD?

Alex Schadenberg Executive Director Euthanasia Prevention Coalition On September 11, a Québec Superior court struck down the provision in Canada’s euthanasia (MAiD) law requiring that a person be terminally ill to be approved for death by lethal injection. The court decided that requiring that a person’s “natural death must be reasonably foreseeable” was unconstitutional. DuringContinue reading “Where do the Canada’s political party leaders stand on MAiD?”

Trudeau promises further expansions of Canada’s euthanasia law.

Alex SchadenbergExecutive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition On September 11, a Québec court struck down the provision in Canada’s euthanasia (MAiD) law requiring that a person be terminally ill to qualify for death by lethal injection. * Québec court expands euthanasia law by striking down the terminal illness requirement. The court decided that requiring that a person’sContinue reading “Trudeau promises further expansions of Canada’s euthanasia law.”

Canada: Euthanasia under fire after euthanasia death of depressed patient.

This article was published by Bioedge on September 29, 2019. By Xavier Symons Alan Nichols with his brother. Serious concerns have been raised about the implementation of Canada’s Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) legislation after a 61-year-old depressed but otherwise healthy man was euthanised in the province of British Columbia. Alan Nichols, a former schoolContinue reading “Canada: Euthanasia under fire after euthanasia death of depressed patient.”

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