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October 21, 2017
Nitschke Invents 3D Printable Euthanasia Machine
SOUTH Australia’s own “Dr Death” has invented a 3D printable euthanasia machine that people can potentially have in their own homes. Euthanasia advocate Philip Nitschke’s invention will use liquid nitrogen to drop the oxygen level in a printed capsule, leading to a “peaceful death”, his information release says. In SA it is not an offence […]
October 20, 2017
Euthanasia Pioneer Welcomes Passage of AD Bill
Sydney Morning Herald, Debbie Cuthbertson
Australian euthanasia pioneer Philip Nitschke says the passage of Victoria’s assisted dying bill will bring “comfort” to many people. But opponents of the legislation, including former prime minister Paul Keating and Right To Life campaigner Margaret Tighe, have expressed their bitter disappointment at the legislation’s passing. After four days, 141 proposed amendments and a gruelling 26-hour marathon sitting, historic voluntary euthanasia laws have […]
October 20, 2017
De schier onoplosbare moeilijkheden van humane zelfdoding
Column In de NRC van afgelopen zaterdag stond een boeiend artikel over zelfdoding. Er zijn nogal wat mensen die op humane wijze een eind aan hun leven willen maken. We hebben het niet over de wanhopige eenzame heimelijke zelfdoding, nee, dit gaat over levensbeëindiging in gesprek met de mensen die van je houden. De vraag is: hoe […]
October 13, 2017
Dodelijk poeder in een feestelijke envelop
Mensen die willen sterven op een zelfgekozen moment en zonder arts, gaan wereldwijd op zoek naar een dodelijk middel. NRC volgt hun spoor, van een woonboot in Noord-Holland tot in Peru. Per post bezorgde envelop uit een grote Chinese stad, die het poeder bevatte waarmee een Nederlands echtpaar wil overlijden. Verantwoording In dit artikel beschrijft […]
September 12, 2017
Critique of the New Dutch Euthanasia Powder
According to a Dutch Euthanasia group, a fast and painless death is all but guaranteed with a ‘new pill of Drion’ in the form of powder. But is it? The means of euthanasia currently being advocated by a relatively new organization have been criticized for the terrible side effects it can cause. Boudewijn Chabot is […]
August 22, 2017
Voluntary euthanasia advocate Dr Philip Nitschke in Adelaide for seminar
Lauren Novak, The Adelaide Advertiser
VOLUNTARY euthanasia advocate Dr Philip Nitschke will run a workshop in Adelaide on Monday on new end-of-life and suicide “options” for elderly attendees. About 100 people are expected to attend the forum, at the Prospect Town Hall from 1pm. Dr Nitschke is also calling on SA Police to return items taken during a raid of […]
July 28, 2017
Mother ’ s torture broke my heart, says Philip Nitschke
The Australian, Samantha Hutchinson
Euthanasia activist Philip Nitschke has used the case of his mother to illustrate why he believes Victoria’s voluntary euthanasia laws will not work for the vast majority of people who are calling for them. Dr Nitschke’s mother Gwen died in December 2015, aged 95, after spending more than six years in a South Australian nursing […]
July 26, 2017
Victoria’s euthanasia bill ‘endorsed suicide’: Deputy Premier
The Australian, Samantha Hutchinson
The Deputy Premier of Victoria has split from Daniel Andrews and heavily criticised his party’s voluntary euthanasia laws, describing them as “endorsed suicide” that puts the vulnerable at risk. James Merlino said he would vote against Labor’s bill. “I have deep concerns that these laws put at risk some of our most vulnerable Victorians, who […]
July 25, 2017
Euthanasia plan not enough, says Philip Nitschke
The Australian, Samantha Hutchinson
Victoria’s voluntary euthanasia plan does not go far enough to address the needs of an ageing population demanding more control over how they die, according to euthanasia advocate Philip Nitschke. Dr Nitschke applauded the government’s attempt to create what will be the country’s only program giving terminal patients the right to die, but said the […]
February 26, 2017
Police stance was to not answer questions over details of euthanasia checkpoint
Police withheld information about a controversial operation because it would only open them up to further questions, emails reveal. But the stance – outlined in internal emails – has been defended by police, because which say revealing too much information could jeopardise ongoing inquiries or future court cases. In late 2016 Police ran Operation Painter, which saw officers […]