Portugal: Legislators To Approve Assisted Suicide

Portugal’s parliament is expected to approve legislation on Friday that will allow medically assisted suicide in certain limited circumstances. Eko Hot Blog reports that It will be permitted for adults only if the wish is “current and reiterated, serious, free and informed”. EDITOR’S PICKS Colombia: Landslide Kills 3, Buries Several People Leaders Of South Africa’s … Read more

Spain Set To Legalise Euthanasia, Assisted Suicide

Spain Set To Legalise Euthanasia, Assisted Suicide

Spain’s parliament will give final approval to a law legalising euthanasia Thursday, becoming one of the few nations to allow terminally-ill or gravely-injured patients to end their own suffering. The legislation, which will take effect in June, follows growing public pressure generated by several high-profile cases, including that of Ramon Sampedro whose plight was immortalised … Read more