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Woman who backed out of euthanasia a ‘beacon of hope’
The story of a Dutch woman who changed her mind about being euthanised moments before she was due to have a lethal injection is a “beacon of hope”, says Sydney psychiatrist and palliative care researcher David Kissane. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
English bishop says euthanasia bill could lead to decline in palliative care
Noting that Britain founded the modern hospice movement, an English bishop says a proposal to legalise assisted suicide could lead to “a gradual decline in funding for palliative care”. Source: Crux.
Bishop Harris calls out VAD fear campaign ahead of Qld election
Townsville Bishop Tim Harris says a fear campaign was being spread over the fate of voluntary assisted dying legislation ahead of Queensland’s state election. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Cardinal issues warning as British MPs prepare to debate euthanasia bill
The Archbishop of Westminster, Cardinal Vincent Nichols, has warned people to “be careful what you wish for” as British MPs prepare to debate a new bill to allow assisted suicide. Source: The Tablet.
Bishop Harris says euthanasia numbers in Queensland ‘heartbreaking’
Newly-released data from the second annual report of the state’s independent Voluntary Assisted Dying Review Board shows hundreds of Queenslanders have chosen to end their lives with lethal substances. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Euthanasia ‘not a priority’ for new Northern Territory government
The Northern Territory’s new Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro says restoring the right to euthanasia in the NT is “not a priority” for her new Country Liberal Party government. Source: NT News.
Coroner criticises QLD’s euthanasia laws after man takes his life with wife’s medication
A coroner has found Queensland’s euthanasia laws are not “well-considered” after an elderly man took his own life using drugs prescribed for his wife. Source: ABC News.
Bishop warns against assisted suicide as House of Lords prepares for debate
A Catholic bishop in England is warning that the legalisation of assisted suicide “undermines the sanctity and dignity of human life”. Source: Crux.
Scottish Parliament to debate third assisted dying bill
The Scottish Parliament is consulting on a new bill to legalise euthanasia in the country for terminally ill and mentally competent adults. Source: Vatican News.