Alex SchadenbergExecutive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition I have very bad news. The New Zealand parliament passed the euthanasia bill by a vote of 69 to 51 yesterday. But the battle is not over. On October 23, the New Zealand First party passed an amendment to the bill requiring a national referendum approve the euthanasia bill,Continue reading “New Zealand Euthanasia bill passes. Euthanasia referendum is next.”
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New Zealand poll shows confusion about euthanasia bill.
This press release was published by Euthanasia-Free NZ on November 11, 2019. A new nationwide Curia Market Research poll shows the vast majority of New Zealanders are confused about what the End of Life Choice Bill aims to legalise. “While many of our supporters welcome the opportunity to vote on this Bill, we are concernedContinue reading “New Zealand poll shows confusion about euthanasia bill.”
Doctors’ letter opposing euthanasia gets 1,500th signature
The New Zealand parliament is soon voting on the euthanasia bill and the country may have a referendum on euthanasia. The following Press release from Doctors Say No is essential for defeating euthanasia in New Zealand. Dr Sinead Donnelly Sunday, 10 November 2019 Press Release: Doctors Say No 10 November 2019 Doctors’ letter opposing euthanasiaContinue reading “Doctors’ letter opposing euthanasia gets 1,500th signature”
New Zealand parliament approves referendum on euthanasia.
Alex SchadenbergExecutive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition The New Zealand parliament has been debating a euthanasia bill for many months. On October 23, the New Zealand parliament agreed to a referendum enabling the people to decide if they want to legalize euthanasia, based on the David Seymour euthanasia bill. According to a Newshub article, the decision to haveContinue reading “New Zealand parliament approves referendum on euthanasia.”
New Zealand considers referendum on euthanasia.
Alex SchadenbergExecutive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition New Zealand Parliament The New Zealand parliament has been debating a euthanasia bill for many months. Parliament will now be voting on a referendum bill based on the fact that the New Zealand First party decided that they will not support the “End of Life Choice” without a referendumContinue reading “New Zealand considers referendum on euthanasia.”
Farcical euthanasia debate in New Zealand Parliament dismisses doctors and hospices.
Euthanasia-Free NZ Media Release – August 22, 2019 Euthanasia-Free NZ is appalled that Parliament spent so little time debating Part 2 of the End of Life Choice Bill and voted to leave it full of holes. Part 2 is the most extensive and complex section of the Bill, covering coercion, freedom of conscience rights,Continue reading “Farcical euthanasia debate in New Zealand Parliament dismisses doctors and hospices.”
Kiwis oppose implications of euthanasia process
Tuesday, 20 August 2019, 2:23 pm Press Release: Euthanasia Free NZ Euthanasia-Free NZ urge MPs to consider concerns relevant to tomorrow’s debate on Part 2 of the End of Life Choice Bill. Part 2 is about freedom of conscience rights and each step of the proposed process: from making a request to reporting the death.Continue reading “Kiwis oppose implications of euthanasia process”
‘Tsunami’ of elderly and euthanasia are not a good mix, say Queensland doctors
This article was published by Bioedge on July 6, 2019 By Michael Cook With a “tsunami” of elderly patients with severe health problems approaching, Australians should not be legalising euthanasia, a senior doctor has told the Queensland Parliament. It could increase the pressure on vulnerable older people who feel they are a “burden” on othersContinue reading “‘Tsunami’ of elderly and euthanasia are not a good mix, say Queensland doctors”
New Zealand Disability Commissioner Canada’s euthanasia concerns confirmed in UN report
The following media release was published by defend NZ on June 25, 2018 Paula Tesoriero Disability Commissioner Paula Tesoriero outlayed her concerns about the End of Life Choice Bill to John Campbell on TVNZ’s Breakfast yesterday morning. “I’m concerned that the safeguards are woefully inadequate,” she said. “I’m deeply troubled by the fact that thisContinue reading “New Zealand Disability Commissioner Canada’s euthanasia concerns confirmed in UN report”
More than 1000 New Zealand Doctors sign letter opposing euthanasia.
An Open Letter to New Zealanders We endorse the views of the World Medical Association and the New Zealand Medical Association that physician assisted suicide and euthanasia are unethical, even if they were made legal. We are committed to the concept of death with dignity and comfort, including the provision of effective pain relief andContinue reading “More than 1000 New Zealand Doctors sign letter opposing euthanasia.”
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