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Umbrella filter covering euthanasia and assisted-suicide topics; not a claim that their legal definitions are identical.
Pope Leo XIV recalled the Second Vatican Council's condemnation of abortion, euthanasia, and voluntary suicide as acts "against life itself" during his general audience in St. Peter's Square, emphasizing that Catholics should use this teaching to evaluate contemporary political projects.
Read →A Dutch review committee has now ruled that the country’s first euthanasia of a child under 12 was handled 'well.'
Read →MPs defeated the assisted suicide Bill, which brought relief to the author's daughter. The article also encourages readers to take various actions to oppose assisted suicide and extreme abortion amendments in the UK Parliament.
Read →MPs have defeated the assisted suicide Bill due to a lack of consensus among the terminally ill. The campaign to oppose assisted suicide included multiple actions such as emailing MPs, sending letters, and meeting with them to vote NO on the Bill.
Read →The defeat of the assisted suicide Bill has prompted an urgent appeal to build on this momentum and make the victory lasting by opposing future attempts to legalize assisted suicide. Supporters are encouraged to contact their MPs to vote against assisted suicide legislation, oppose bypassing the House of Lords, and focus on improving palliative and social care instead.
Read →The House of Commons debated assisted suicide again this week, revisiting familiar arguments and participants. The article compares the debate unfavorably to a poorly received horror film sequel, suggesting the discussion lacked quality and novelty.
Read →Members of Parliament defeated the assisted suicide Bill, as reported by the pro-life group advocating against assisted suicide and abortion up to birth for babies with disabilities. The organization encourages supporters to contact their MPs to oppose assisted suicide legislation and extreme abortion amendments, and to participate in various campaigns and petitions related to these issues.
Read →In June 2025, Janet Daby, the Member of Parliament for Lewisham East, experienced nightmares related to death and dying after voting in favor of an assisted suicide bill alongside 313 other MPs. She began to question her decision and considered that the 291 MPs who opposed the bill might have been correct.
Read →Members of Parliament defeated the assisted suicide Bill, which is considered a victory for vulnerable individuals and Parliament itself. The article encourages readers to support campaigns opposing assisted suicide and extreme abortion amendments, and to engage with their MPs on these life-related issues.
Read →Members of Parliament defeated the assisted suicide Bill, which is described as a victory for human dignity. The article encourages readers to take action by contacting their MPs to oppose assisted suicide and extreme abortion amendments, and provides information on various related campaigns and voting records.
Read →Members of Parliament defeated the assisted suicide Bill, which the editorial supports as the right decision. The editorial urges MPs to now focus on improving end-of-life care rather than pursuing assisted suicide legislation.
Read →Judie Brown critiques modern society's moral relativism and apathy, highlighting confusion around human dignity and ethical issues such as abortion, euthanasia, and gender identity, while contrasting this with Archbishop Ettore Balestrero's affirmation of inherent human dignity regardless of abilities or consciousness. She references the Lindsay Clancy case to illustrate the moral inversion in public compassion and warns that abandoning God and moral law leads to societal tragedy and loss of justice for vulnerable individuals, including children and the dying.
Read →The United Kingdom’s House of Commons has sent a clear signal about the dangers of assisted suicide laws. By voting down Lauren Edwards’ proposed legislation […] The post Why the UK’s rejection of assisted suicide matters for New Zealand appeared first on Family First NZ .
Read →Before it was ‘Dignity in Dying’, the euthanasia lobby was founded by a medical eugenicist who called the sick a “useless burden”. That dark history didn't disappear — it was just rebranded.
Read →Mary Zwicker, European Correspondent: France has legalized assisted suicide and euthanasia after a long struggle and apparent stalemate between the French Senate and the National Assembly. On July 15, the French National Assembly voted to adopt the final draft of a bill to enshrine the “right” to assistance in dying and, in some circumstances euthanasia, in [...] The post France legalizes euthanasia appeared first on The Interim .
Read →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 […]
Read →Image Source: UK Parliament On Friday the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill failed to pass its second attempt Second Reading in the House of Commons by a margin of just sixteen votes, 286 to 270. During the heated debate on the issue, which could have led to the biggest social change in Britain […]
Read →The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which would have allowed terminally ill adults in England and Wales to obtain lethal drugs for assisted suicide, was defeated in Parliament by 286 votes to 270 on September 11, 2026. Archbishop John Sherrington of Liverpool and pro-life groups like Right to Life UK welcomed the defeat, emphasizing the importance of palliative care and expressing gratitude to those who opposed the legislation, including doctors, legal professionals, disability groups, and MPs such as Ashley Dalton who spoke against the bill during the debate.
Read →A federal judge barred Illinois state officials from enforcing the state's assisted suicide law against the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago, a Catholic pharmacist, and groups of Roman Catholic nuns while litigation continues. The plaintiffs argue that the laws violate their religious beliefs, constitutional protections, and other legal provisions, and the court order prevents enforcement of specific provisions requiring healthcare providers to inform patients about assisted suicide and to refer patients to willing providers.
Read →By Gordon Friesen President: Euthanasia Prevention Coalition Gordon Friesen Those of us who are committed to the prevention of medical homicide have frequently felt betrayed by the unfortunate adoption of pro-death policies, by those very organizations whose natural mandate is to oppose such practice without reservation. Our latest example involves the American Association of Suicidology, which has apparently reposted the following policy statement on its website: “the practice of physician aid in dying ... is distinct from the behavior that has been traditionally and ordinarily describe
Read →The vote on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill in Westminster on September 11 was a moment of rare high drama for the British Parliament. The first iteration of the bill, put forward by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, died a natural death in the House of Lords earlier this year, bogged down by [...] The post Britain just proved that assisted suicide is not inevitable first appeared on The Bridgehead .
Read →The House of Commons in Britain voted down the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill on September 11, 2026, by a margin of 286-270, marking a significant defeat for assisted suicide activists. Despite ongoing efforts and public debate, opposition from medical organizations, disability rights groups, and palliative care specialists contributed to the bill's failure, demonstrating that legalizing assisted suicide is not inevitable in Britain.
Read →The United Kingdom's House of Commons voted 286 to 270 against legislation that would have allowed certain terminally ill adults in England and Wales to seek assisted suicide, with the bill defeated by 16 votes on September 11, 2026. Opposition came from a broad coalition including disability organizations, medical professionals, religious leaders, and social care advocates who raised concerns about potential coercion, the reliability of prognoses, and the adequacy of palliative and social care services.
Read →Give black and brown disabled people “quality of life rather than feeling they have no choice but to die,” MPs were told today after research found ethnic minorities would be more likely to opt for assisted suicide. Trade unionists, community groups and anti-austerity activists demanded the government address racism embedded in care, health and across […]
Read →Majority of those polled want Government to pause debate and prioritise improving palliative, social and end-of-life care. Click here to read the full article
Read →Various campaigns and actions aimed at opposing assisted suicide and abortion up to birth in the United Kingdom, including efforts to influence MPs and MSPs to vote against related bills and amendments. It also highlights ongoing initiatives such as the Not Suicide campaign, No To Abortion Up To Birth campaign, and the Every Child Counts campaign, providing information on how supporters can take action through petitions, contacting representatives, and attending parliamentary events.
Read →I have spent over three decades working as a psychiatrist and psycho-oncologist, including years as a palliative care psychiatrist in a hospice, caring for people with serious physical illness and mental illness, and helping patients and families navigate the psychological realities of dying. I have seen thousands of patients after suicide attempts and with suicidal […]
Read →Since I was elected, I have listened to constituents describe the agony of watching someone they love approach the end of life. I have experienced that agony myself. When cancer claimed my wife, I witnessed the fear and helplessness that serious illness can bring in its final stages. I know what it means to wish […]
Read →A new poll shared exclusively with LBC has found 78% of people believe Parliament should improve access to care for disabled people before introducing assisted suicide. Click here to read the full article
Read →When I heard Andy Burnham recently say that Britain must fix its crisis in social care and palliative care provision before entertaining the introduction of assisted dying I knew, perhaps more than most, how right he was. When campaigners insist that assisted death is simply a matter of “autonomy”, they should study Canada’s experience. Click here to […]
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