October 17, 2021
The right of older people to decide for themselves
The right of older people to decide for themselves by Huib Drion – published in NRC, 19 October 1991 Dutch Title: ‘Het zelfgewilde einde van oudere mensen’ There is no doubt in my mind that many old people would find great peace of mind if they had a means at their disposal to end life […]
October 16, 2021
Erika Preisig speaks out
As a doctor and president of assisted suicide organisation Lifecircle, Erika Preisig speaks out saying ‘I don’t want to kill anybody’ in this recent interview. Erika Preisig says she has been helping patients, including foreigners, to die. She is also one of the advocates of legalising assisted suicide in other countries. We asked her why. […]
October 12, 2021
Assisted Dying Starts in New Zealand
Assisted dying starts in NZ on 7 November with doctors to be paid $1087 to perform procedure. The Government have announced the final details of how euthanasia will work in New Zealand when it becomes legal on November 7. The law change was spurred by ACT MP David Seymour’s members’ bill and a referendum at […]
October 10, 2021
October Peaceful Pill eHandbook Update
In the October update to the Peaceful Pill eHanbook, we present: Rewritten chapters on the Swiss Options & Insulin Update on USA Mixture Drugs The Launch of the Exit Application Assistance Program (for folk who need help applying to any of the Swiss services) Updated information about Nembutal & what to beware of … Existing […]
October 3, 2021
Is Coöperatie Laatste Wil a Criminal Organisation?
Is Coöperatie Laatste Wil a Criminal Organisation? Did the chairman of the Last Will Cooperative participate in a criminal organization? The chairman of Coöperatie Laatste Wil believes that everyone who wants to die should be able to choose to do so. Now he is suspected of participating in a criminal organization. The ultimate goal of […]
September 21, 2021
25 Years Ago Today
25 Years Ago Today Bob Dent received world’s 1st Legal Lethal Voluntary Injection MEDIA RELEASE – 22 September 2021 On Sunday 22 September 1996, at around 3pm in his home in Darwin, 66-year old Bob Dent (suffering from prostate cancer) pressed the ‘YES’ button on the Deliverance Euthanasia Machine to activate a lethal injection. He died […]
September 19, 2021
Sandy Morris Challenges California Law
Sandy Morris Challenges California Law – But How? Sandy Morris challenges California law because when found out she would die of ALS, she resolved that she would bravely, peacefully and legally end her own life, surrounded by her beloved family and views of the Sierra Nevada. California’s End of Life Option Act requires that people […]
September 17, 2021
How voluntary assisted dying will work in Queensland
How voluntary assisted dying will work in Queensland The ABC reports that Queensland Parliament has voted to legalise voluntary assisted dying (VAD), although it will still be some time before the laws take effect. So who is eligible and what will be involved? Can doctors conscientiously object and what about access in a faith-based aged […]
