General Article
January 10, 2024
Australia’s Dr Death fights for condemned killer in US
Australia’s Dr Death fights for condemned killer in US, writes Tracey Ferrier of Australian Associated Press. Australia’s Dr Death has taken the stand in defence of a condemned man, warning US officials who botched his first execution could be about to do it again. Kenneth Smith is due to die in Alabama on January 25 […]
December 28, 2023
Season’s Greetings
Dear Exit Members Thank you for your support during 2023 and we hope you stay with us in 2024. This will be an exceptional year for the organisation as the Sarco will be used for the first time. We kickstart the year with an East coast Australian tour. This workshop begins in Melbourne on 5 […]
December 17, 2023
2nd Degree Murder Charges for the ‘Poison King’
Former Canadian chef, Ken Law, was this week given 14 2nd-degree murder charges on top of the 14 assisted suicide charges he faces. The Peel (Ontario Canada) Police say that the new charges relate to the same 14 victims. It could be speculated that the Police will allege that Law acted with ‘an abandoned heart’ […]
December 3, 2023
Court Rules Voluntary Assisted Dying is the same as Suicide
The Federal Court Rules Voluntary Assisted Dying is the same as Suicide under criminal law, meaning doctors who give patients information about euthanasia over the phone could face criminal charges reports the Courier Mail. Federal Court Justice Wendy Abraham on Thursday ruled the term “suicide” as used in the Commonwealth Criminal Code Act 1995 (via […]
December 2, 2023
Voluntary assisted dying becomes available in New South Wales
Voluntary assisted dying becomes available in New South Wales for eligible patients from Tuesday after legislation was passed last year reports Laurence Karacsony of SkyNews NSW is the last state to allow VAD since the passing of the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act in May 2022. Eligible patients who suffer from terminal illnesses will be able […]
November 23, 2023
Black Friday – Cyber Monday 2023
It is Black Friday – Cyber Monday again and Exit ePublishing is pleased to offer signifcant discounts on our top books. Peaceful Pill eHandbook – ONLINE edition 33% Discount Get 12 extra months 36 months for the price of 24 months Peaceful Pill Handbook – 2023 PRINT edition 30% discount on sale price (applied at […]
November 13, 2023
November Update – Going to Switzerland Book
This week, Exit has published the first significant update to the online edition of Going to Switzerland: how to plan your final exit. This update has been undertaken in response to member feedback, and outstanding topics of interest. Subjects that have been added to the online edition of Going to Switzerland include: Visas Return Tickets […]
November 5, 2023
Exit Podcasts Return
On 4 November 2023, Exit Podcasts returned. The Exit Podcasts with Drs Philip Nitschke & Fiona Stewart began life during the pandemic as a way to stay connected with the Exit membership. The first topic in our new series is ‘Nitrite & the Ken Law Affair’ (published 4 November 2023). Other topics to be covered […]
October 29, 2023
‘Dulce Muerte’ Premieres at Morelia International Film Festival
The documentary “Dulce Muerte”, which premieres at the 2023 Morelia Film Festival (FICM), takes a close look at Philip Nitschke, one of the greatest defenders of euthanasia. Nitschke is a peculiar character who brings this controversial subject to the table. Nitschke was intricately involved in the filming with Mexican Director, Analeine Cal y Mayor, as […]
October 28, 2023
Estonian Man Tests Grey Area of the Law
The Southern District Public Prosecutor’s Office in Estonia is taking a criminal case against Paul Tammert, accusing him of providing illegal healthcare. Mr Tammert built and rented to would-be purchasers a device that enables a person to take their own life. “According to the indictment, he rented the device at his discretion on at least […]
