"Euthanasia and Suicide"

What are the Reasons and Motivations in a Request for Euthanasia?

What are the Reasons and Motivations in a Request for Euthanasia?

Several studies conducted in hospitals on requests for euthanasia have provided an insight into the reasons and motivations of patients.
Session #2: Citizens’ Convention on the End of Life According to Players in the Field

Session #2: Citizens’ Convention on the End of Life According to Players in the Field

Following a round table devoted to the representatives of religions, the members of the Citizens' Convention on the end of life took part, on the second day of this 2nd session, in round tables of carers and voluntary workers who told about their experience with patients in the field.
Euthanasia: Continuous Extension in Canada and Quebec

Euthanasia: Continuous Extension in Canada and Quebec

After extending access to euthanasia for people whose natural death is not "reasonably predictable" a mere 5 years after passing the first law in 2016, Canada intends to organise its access for people suffering from mental disease as of 17th March 2023.
A Militant International Round Table at the Launch of the Citizens’ Convention on the End of Life

A Militant International Round Table at the Launch of the Citizens’ Convention on the End of Life

Meeting for its first inaugural session from the 9th to 11th December 2022, the Citizens' Convention on the end of life began its work by welcoming highly militant personalities to present the experience from abroad.
Estimation and Analysis of Euthanasia Requests in France

Estimation and Analysis of Euthanasia Requests in France

Several studies have been released over the last twelve years to estimate the number of euthanasia requests in France. These studies are sometimes quoted in the current debate on the end of life and its legal framework.
Portugal – Euthanasia: The Portuguese Parliament Have Adopted a Constitutionally Controversial Law

Portugal – Euthanasia: The Portuguese Parliament Have Adopted a Constitutionally Controversial Law

On Friday 9th October 2022, the Portuguese parliament voted for the 3rd time on a law to legalise euthanasia, which has every chance of being referred to the Constitutional Council due to its particularly extensive conditions.