Netherlands to broaden euthanasia rules to cover children of all ages
Following Belgium, the Netherlands is set to legalise euthanasia for children. Until now, euthanasia was only available for people over 16, children between 12 and...
Abortion medication heads for the US Supreme Court after duelling courts produce inconsistent results
The legal status of medication abortion is in turmoil in the United States as two judges in different courts issued completely different rulings, both on...
UK lords spar over assisted dying
The United Kingdom is again debating legislation for assisted dying. In late March peers from the House of Lords gave powerful speeches on both sides...
WHO backs IVF industry’s call for government funding for infertility
Large numbers of people are affected by infertility in their lifetime, according to a new report published the World Health Organization. Around 17.5% of the...
Don’t forget about Luxembourg, a world leader in assisted dying
Euthanasia and assisted suicide been legal in Luxembourg since 2009. The person requesting euthanasia or assisted suicide must have a serious, incurable and irreversible affliction...