Euthanasia

Scottish Parliament rejects safeguards to assisted suicide as concerns mount

Scottish Parliament rejects safeguards to assisted suicide as concerns mount

The Catholic Parliamentary Office has reacted with concern to the rejection of a number of proposed safeguards to Scotland’s assisted suicide bill.

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Sep 17 2025
Narrow majority of Americans support assisted suicide: Lifeway Research
A narrow majority of people in the United States believe that physician-assisted suicide is “morally acceptable,” according to a recent report from Lifeway Research.
Aug 10 2025
New Zealand sees euthanasia, assisted suicide rates climb 37%
Euthanasia and assisted suicide cases in New Zealand have risen by more than a third in the past year.
May 11 2025
Christian group blasts UK gov't report that says killing thousands by assisted suicide could save money
Christians and disability advocates are speaking out against a U.K. government impact assessment that claims the legalization of assisted suicide for the terminally ill could save the U.K.’s National Health Service up to $79 million (£59.6 million) annually.
May 07 2025
Euthanasia law expansion to include dementia patients being considered in Belgium
Belgian lawmakers are weighing a controversial amendment to the country’s 20-year-old euthanasia law that would allow patients diagnosed with dementia to be euthanized, provided they signed a “Declaration of Intent” while still mentally competent.
Mar 28 2025
Nearly 10K in Netherlands euthanized in 2024, including 219 for 'psychological disorders': report
Nearly 10,000 people living in the Netherlands were euthanized last year, marking a 10% increase from the year before and a 60% increase in those suffering from psychological conditions, according to a recent report.
Mar 03 2025
Christian Concern launches Lent prayer campaign against suicide law
The U.K.-based group Christian Concern has begun a Lent prayer campaign urging supporters to devote daily prayer time toward defeating a proposed assisted suicide law. The group is calling for one minute of prayer each day starting on Wednesday to oppose legislation that could endanger vulnerable individuals.

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