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243% euthanasia death increase in Western Australia, highest proportion of deaths from assisted death in Australia, prompting calls for inquiry

Calls have been made for an inquiry into Western Australia’s ‘assisted dying’ laws after the state has seen a 243% increase in cases of euthanasia over a four-year period. The state has been called the “euthanasia death capital of Australia” after the new annual report, published today, revealed that 2.9% of deaths are now caused […]

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Canadian doctors reveal woman approved for euthanasia after losing ability to cook for her family

A Canadian woman was approved to have her life ended by euthanasia after becoming unable to cook for her family, feeling that she had lost her value to them, according to new revelations from Canadian doctors. The case came to light after two doctors from the University of Toronto, Gary Rodin and Madeline Li, wrote […]

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Woman charged with breaching abortion buffer zone legislation by silently praying pleads not guilty

A woman arrested twice for silently praying outside an abortion clinic, who received a £13,000 payout in acknowledgement of her unjust treatment, has pleaded not guilty to new charges brought against her earlier this month for allegedly breaching abortion buffer zone legislation. Abortion buffer zones came into force in October 2024 outside abortion clinics in […]

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Belgium: Proportion of deaths caused by euthanasia more than doubles in five years, reaching 4% of all deaths in 2025

The proportion of deaths in Belgium caused by euthanasia has more than doubled over a five-year period, reaching 4% of all deaths in 2025, according to a report from the Federal Commission for the Control and Evaluation of Euthanasia released earlier this month. According to a report released every two years as required under Belgian […]

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Canada: Euthanasia will not be legal on the basis of mental illness alone

Canada will prevent the expansion of its assisted suicide and euthanasia law that would have permitted individuals to end their lives solely on the basis of having a mental illness, according to Canada’s Justice Minister, Sean Fraser. While Canada legislated in March 2021 to enable assisted suicide and euthanasia for those whose sole underlying medical […]

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Canada to permit euthanasia for individuals incapable of consent at the point of death via “advance requests”

Euthanasia for individuals incapable of consent at the point of death is to be introduced under new proposals from the Canadian Government, according to Canada’s justice minister, Sean Fraser. The proposed legislation would change the law so that individuals who have a progressing incurable illness can give their consent to have their lives ended by […]

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Queensland: Deaths by euthanasia and assisted suicide increase amid calls for expansion in law

Euthanasia deaths in Queensland, Australia, have increased by 57.14% in two years as a record 836 people died in 2025-26, amid calls from the official review board to consider changing the eligibility criteria. According to the ‘Queensland Voluntary Assisted Dying Review Board Annual Report’, there were 532 euthanasia deaths from 1 July 2023 to 30 […]

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No longer a crime for women to lie to doctors to obtain abortion pills at any stage of pregnancy up to birth, Government admits

The Government has admitted that it is no longer a criminal offence for a woman to deceive a doctor about the gestation of her pregnancy to obtain abortion pills by post beyond the legal time limit in England and Wales, up to birth, as established in the Crime and Policing Act 2026. The published assessments reveal that most abortion-related prosecutions involved male defendants, the law change pardons women previously convicted for abortion-related offences, and the Government assumes no increase in late-term abortions despite limited evidence and no plans for formal evaluation.

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Person dies after taking assisted suicide drugs meant for their partner

A person in Victoria, Australia, died by suicide after taking lethal assisted suicide drugs that were prescribed for their partner, who had died in hospital without using them. The Voluntary Assisted Dying Review Board found no evidence that the assisted suicide process contributed to this unintended death and stated the program continues to operate safely despite issues with the return of unused drugs and a significant increase in euthanasia and assisted suicide cases in recent years.

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Mother dies by euthanasia despite daughters saying she was not terminally ill, but had mental health issues

Donna Duncan died by euthanasia in Canada after being deemed eligible under the Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) program, despite her daughters stating she was not terminally ill but suffering from a serious mental health crisis triggered by a traffic collision and worsened by COVID-19 isolation. Her daughters reported that Donna was diagnosed with a psychosomatic disorder, had attempted suicide shortly before her death, and was discharged from psychiatric care without their knowledge just two days before she was euthanized by lethal injection.

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Disability rights campaigners speak of relief at rejection of assisted suicide Bill

The assisted suicide Bill, known as the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, was rejected by MPs in the House of Commons by 286 votes to 270, prompting relief among disability rights campaigners who oppose the legislation. These campaigners, including Baroness Campbell and Liz Carr, emphasized the need to focus on improving palliative and social care rather than legalizing assisted suicide, with analysis showing that twice as many MPs with disabilities voted against the Bill as voted for it.

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Two-year-old child has died by euthanasia in the Netherlands despite doctors initially saying reasonable alternatives remained

A two-year-old child with cerebral palsy and epilepsy died by euthanasia in the Netherlands at the end of 2025, marking the first euthanasia case for a non-infant child under 12 following the country's 2024 law expansion allowing euthanasia for children of all ages. Independent doctors initially concluded the child was not continuously suffering unbearably and that reasonable alternatives existed, but a subsequent doctor determined the euthanasia criteria were met, and the Review Committee found the doctor complied with due-care requirements.

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“Dr Death” considering creating “pop-up” Swiss assisted suicide referral service in London

A euthanasia campaigner and former GP nicknamed ‘Dr Death’ has said he plans to open a “pop-up office” in London to advise people on travelling to Switzerland to end their lives by assisted suicide. Philip Nitschke, the controversial founder of pro-euthanasia organisation Exit International and inventor of the Sarco gas chamber assisted suicide pod, disclosed […]

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Many people across the media and politics join together in celebrating rejection of assisted suicide Bill

Members of Parliament defeated the assisted suicide Bill, leading to celebrations across media and politics. The article encourages readers to take action by contacting MPs to oppose assisted suicide and related legislative efforts in the UK, including upcoming votes and campaigns.

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Press release – Assisted suicide Bill defeated in major victory for the most vulnerable in our society

MPs defeated the assisted suicide Bill, which is described as a major victory for the most vulnerable in society. The article encourages readers to take various actions such as emailing or meeting with MPs to oppose assisted suicide and extreme abortion amendments, and to support related pro-life campaigns across the UK.

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Pro-life veteran, Lord Alton, calls on people around the country to take action to defeat the Edwards assisted suicide Bill ahead of vote on Friday

Pro-life veteran, crossbench Peer, and senior member of the All-Party Parliamentary Pro-Life Group, Lord Alton of Liverpool, is calling on opponents of the assisted suicide Bill to act now to ensure its defeat this Friday 11 September. With only days to go and only 12 MPs needing to change their minds, the assisted suicide Bill […]

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Over 150 doctors and other medical professionals from the North East of England urge MPs to reject assisted suicide Bill

More than 150 doctors and other healthcare workers from across the North East of England have called on MPs to reject the new assisted suicide Bill at its Second Reading on 11 September, saying that it has “major shortcomings”. The healthcare professionals, whose number includes GPs, palliative care consultants, and a former chair of one […]

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Assisted suicide Bill vote to take place day after World Suicide Prevention Day

A government adviser on suicide prevention has pointed out that the vote on the assisted suicide Bill will take place the day after World Suicide Prevention Day, revealing a striking disparity in supporters of the Bill’s views on suicide. The World Suicide Prevention Day campaign, organised by the International Association for Suicide Prevention and co-sponsored […]

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Govt warns large number of ethnic-minority people could opt for assisted death in disproportionate numbers to avoid financial hardship or escape abuse as projected deaths rise 60%

A new Government assessment of the revived assisted suicide Bill, which MPs will vote on at Second Reading on 11 September, has warned that poverty, poorer access to healthcare, lower-quality care and domestic abuse could lead to “disproportionate numbers of ethnic minority people” opting to end their lives through assisted suicide, as new Government modelling […]

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Leaked document reveals SNP considering changing law to allow abortion up to birth for any reason, including sex-selection

A leaked copy of the Scottish National Party’s conference draft agenda has revealed that it includes a motion calling for a change in the law so it would no longer be illegal for women to perform their own abortions for any reason, including sex-selective purposes, and at any point up to and during birth. According […]

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Belfast City Council to celebrate abortion up to birth campaign by illuminating landmark, prompting backlash

Belfast City Hall will be illuminated in green next month to celebrate an international campaign to permit abortion up to birth, prompting a backlash in the region. The decision to illuminate Belfast City Hall on 28 September was made to celebrate International Safe Abortion Day after a City Council committee voted it through without debate. […]

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UK March for Life: Thousands expected in London on 5 September

Thousands of pro-lifers are expected to gather for the annual March for Life, which is taking place on Saturday 5 September in central London. Estimates suggest that over 10,000 people attended last year’s March, and this year it looks like it will be even bigger. Starting in the Emmanuel Centre in central London at 10.30 […]

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Fears life insurance payouts create “economic incentive” for assisted dying under new French law

Life insurers must pay out in instances where death has occurred as a result of assisted suicide or euthanasia, according to a carve-out in the new French assisted dying law. This has raised concerns that this will create an “economic incentive” to end your life by assisted dying under the new law. A provision in […]

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California sees record assisted suicide deaths after 150% rise in five years

California has experienced the highest number of yearly assisted suicides on record, with a total of 1,235 deaths in 2025, a 149.49% increase over five years. Released this week, the California End of Life Option Act 2025 Data Report shows a 10.96% increase in total deaths from assisted suicide compared with the previous year, when […]

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Labour MP, Adam Jogee: We must fix palliative care before considering assisted suicide

A Labour Party MP has argued that end-of-life care must be fixed ahead of any debate about the legalisation of assisted suicide, echoing comments made by the Prime Minister last month. Just weeks before Second Reading of the new assisted suicide Bill on 11 September, Adam Jogee, the Labour MP for Newcastle-under-Lyme, has argued that […]

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High-profile people with disabilities line up to call on Prime Minister to delay assisted suicide Bill

Many prominent people with disabilities in the arts, media, journalism, academia, and the charity sector have called on the Prime Minister to stop the assisted suicide Bill progressing and instead fix palliative and end-of-life care. Those people joining the call include the actors Liz Carr and Ruth Madeley; the comedian Rosie Jones; the television presenter […]

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Are Women Who Choose Abortion Victims or Perpetrators?

Are women fully culpable moral agents in their abortion decisions, or are they “second victims” of abortion due to decades of cultural messaging that has fundamentally changed how they perceive pregnancy and abortion? In the post-Dobbs era, how we ultimately answer this question will have a major impact on our approach to public policy. The post Are Women Who Choose Abortion Victims or Perpetrators? appeared first on Vitae Foundation .

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