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NHS could save millions if assisted suicide becomes legal, UK report predicts

A recent government report from the UK has predicted that the NHS could save millions a year if assisted suicide were legalised, marking the first time a price has been placed on human life by the government.

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Victory for Life as Maryland Assisted Suicide bill defeated for the 8th time

In what has been hailed a pro-life victory, a bill in Maryland that sought to legalise assisted suicide has been defeated for the eighth time after those opposing the bill sent over 8,000 letters urging legislators to vote against it.

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Niamh Uí Bhriain opening address: Assisted Suicide Harms Us All

A Dhaoine Uaisle, fáilte is fiche roimh chuig an comhdháil tabhachtach, speisialta seo. Welcome to this important, significant conference where medical and legal experts – and the testimony of one brave family – will explain Why Assisted Suicide Harms Us All.

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Trump administration freezes grant to Planned Parenthood as funds under review

The Trump administration has announced that grants of tens of millions going to Planned Parenthood will be frozen, whilst the funds going to the abortion provider undergoes a review.

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Over 100 MPs indicate they would switch to reject UK assisted suicide bill after safeguard removed

Over 100 MPs who voted in favour of a UK assisted suicide bill last year, have indicated they will vote against it after a safeguard was removed from the bill after claims the safeguard was in place as a “ruse”.

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Non-physicians would be allowed to administer assisted suicide in new Oregon bill

A new bill in Oregon is looking at expanding its current assisted suicide law to allow for non-physicians, including physician assistants and nurse practitioners, to prescribe “medications” in order to aid someone to commit suicide.

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15,000 people die in Canada whilst on waiting list for health care

Over 15,000 people in Canada died whilst they were on the waiting list for health care treatment, new data has revealed.

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Assisted suicide org denies allegations of intentional homicide

It has been alleged that the first person to die using the Sarco “suicide pod” in Switzerland was “found with strangulation marks” on her neck – prompting an assisted suicide organisation to deny allegations of intentional homicide.

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Daughter of woman “fast-tracked” for euthanasia says she needed mental health treatment

A Canadian woman has shared about how her mother was fast-tracked for Canada’s assisted suicide program, and the guilt she has experienced since her mother’s death - as she insists her mum needed mental health treatment after complications following a car accident.

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UK doctors send open letter to Prime Minister opposing assisted suicide legislation

Thousands of UK doctors have sent an open letter to the Prime Minister, highlighting their concerns with legalising assisted suicide and urging him to not “rush” into a “hasty legislation”.

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Letter in Irish Times questions lack of care to disabled in light of assisted suicide push

An excellent letter featured in the Irish Times last week in response to the Dáil approving of the Joint Oireachtas Committee report that recommended legalising assisted suicide.

Euthanasia / Ass Suicide

Who voted no - and yes - to assisted suicide report in Dáil

Last night, a majority of TDs present in the Dáil shamefully voted to accept a report which recommended the legalistion of assisted suicide in Ireland. While this does not mean assisted suicide is lawful, it does give the next government the impetus to bring forward legislation on the issue, though some TDs opposing the measure did argue forcefully that a referendum would be required.

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