November 27, 2023
ECHR Begins Hearing Right-to-Die Case
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) began hearing the case of Hungarian constitutional lawyer Daniel Karsai on Monday, in what observers say has raised long-overdue debates in Hungary about self-determination and ending life with dignity. Karsai, 47, is terminally ill with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a form of motor neurone disease, and is arguing […]
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 12, 2023
Police seize euthanasia advocate’s helium balloon kit
Originally published October 2016 in the Nelson Mail Patsy McGrath was surprised to see two policemen turn up on the doorstep of her Nelson home. She was even more stunned when they presented a warrant to seize her store-bought helium balloon kit. Acting on directions from Wellington police, the policemen explained they had grounds to believe they would […]
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 […]
October 14, 2023
Plea for Greater Understanding for Pyschiatric Illness in Young
Just before his death, David Mulder made one last emergency appeal: lower the threshold to die for people with unbearable mental suffering. On Wednesday, he died. Khalid & Sophie broadcast the probing conversation with him. “I am in distress,” Mulder said at an otherwise empty talk show table at Khalid & Sophie. On Monday night, […]
