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Euthanasia Right To Die

US woman dies in first use of Swiss suicide pod, several arrested

Swiss health minister stated that the Sarco suicide capsule fails to meet product safety standards and the use of nitrogen is not legally compliant in the country

US woman dies in first use of Swiss suicide pod, several arrested
Updated On : 25 Sep 2024 | 1:21 PM IST

Dying made easier? Switzerland prepares for use of portable suicide pods

The Sarco capsule, a nitrogen-filled pod enabling death by hypoxia, is expected to be used in Switzerland soon, providing an assisted dying option without medical supervision

Dying made easier? Switzerland prepares for use of portable suicide pods
Updated On : 18 Jul 2024 | 1:39 PM IST

Australian Parliament considers lifting euthanasia ban in two territories

A new bill was introduced in the Australian Parliament on Monday seeking to lift a 25-year ban on doctor-assisted suicide in two territories

Australian Parliament considers lifting euthanasia ban in two territories
Updated On : 01 Aug 2022 | 1:46 PM IST

See you soon: Colombian man dies publicly under new euthanasia policy

60-year-old Escobar celebrated what he called victory in his two-year battle with a lung ailment

See you soon: Colombian man dies publicly under new euthanasia policy
Updated On : 09 Jan 2022 | 11:22 PM IST

New Zealanders agree to legalise euthanasia in referendum but not marijuana

New Zealanders have voted in favour of legalising euthanasia in a binding referendum. But in preliminary results they were rejecting a measure to legalise marijuana

New Zealanders agree to legalise euthanasia in referendum but not marijuana
Updated On : 30 Oct 2020 | 9:24 AM IST

Those not sound can't decide to die, living will can be misused: Govt to SC

Said If a person is not of sound mind, then he is a not a competent person to make a living will and in that case

Those not sound can't decide to die, living will can be misused: Govt to SC
Updated On : 11 Oct 2017 | 10:01 AM IST