assisted suicide
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Several other European countries have since passed legislation, and Switzerland has long allowed assisted suicide if the person assisting acts unselfishly.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
Jurisdictions that initially limit assisted suicide to terminal illness face pressure to expand access to chronic conditions or psychological suffering.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 6, 2026
Castillo’s case illustrates the urgency of ensuring that assisted suicide isn’t considered an expression of free “autonomy.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 6, 2026
Newsom’s mother, Tessie Newsom, ended her life in 2002 at age 55 through assisted suicide after a long fight with breast cancer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 12, 2025
The founder of the Swiss right-to-die organisation Dignitas has died by assisted suicide, the group says.
From BBC ● Nov. 30, 2025