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Georgia’s top court struck down a state law that restricted assisted suicides, siding on Monday with four members of a group that helped a cancer-stricken man die and said the law violated their free speech rights. The Georgia Supreme Court’s unanimous … Continuer la lecture →

The London School of Economics [LSE] Student Union has passed a mtion effectivly making it impossible for students on campus to criticize Islam. The LSE has arecently been embroiled in another scandal on campus – notably the shutting down of … Continuer la lecture →

A teenage boy has made a heartfelt plea to his cancer-stricken mother for her not to register at the Dignitas assisted suicide clinic. Katherine Lennard, 55, has signed up to the controversial Swiss centre to end her life if she … Continuer la lecture →

Lawyers acting for a stroke victim in Britain have been given approval by the High Court in London to prepare a case asking for judicial review of the guidance on prosecution for assisted suicide released in 2009 by Keir Starmer, … Continuer la lecture →

The Council of Europe has ruled that euthanasia and assisted suicide should be banned in every country across the Continent. In a declaration that will have huge implications on human rights laws in its 47 member countries, the Strasbourg-based organisation … Continuer la lecture →

A man who was virtually paralysed by a stroke has won the first step in his legal bid to pursue his right-to-die. Known only as Martin, he would require professionals to help as his wife has said she will not … Continuer la lecture →

Protection advisers have called on life companies to clarify whether they will pay out in cases of assisted suicide. Zurich, Aviva, Aegon, Friends Life, PruProtect, Bright Grey, LV= and Ageas Protect all confirm they do not have any exclusions for … Continuer la lecture →

A severely disabled man who wants to die should not even be allowed to ask the courts to give permission for a doctor to kill him, the High Court in London heard yesterday. Tony Nicklinson, from Melksham, Wiltshire, is asking … Continuer la lecture →

A fresh attempt to legalise assisted suicide in Scotland has been launched, with proponents arguing the weight of public opinion is on their side. Veteran politician Margo MacDonald unveiled a new consultation on the issue a year on from the … Continuer la lecture →