The Euthanasia Debate In Nz
Euthanasia and assisted suicide of any kind is currently illegal in new zealand and hospice new zealand as an organisation does not support a change in the law to legalise euthanasia or assisted suicide in any form.
The euthanasia debate in nz. We will work with anyone who opposes the legalisation of euthanasia and assisted suicide for any reason and irrespective of their views on other issues. End of life choice act referendum election 2020 euthanasia debate nz on the end of life choice act referendum 2020. Problems with eligibility safeguards oversight freedom of conscience rights. It is important to note that hospice will continue to support people regardless of their desire for euthanasia.
Euthanasia free nz is a member of the euthanasia prevention coalition international. End of life choice act referendum. A terminally ill auckland doctor writes to new zealand doctor magazine arguing for the legalisation of euthanasia in new zealand. Over the years our vet has put down several of our ailing elderly pets the latest a week ago.
Former prime minister sir bill english spoke of his. End of life choice referendum debate columnist shane te pou and former mp tau henare host korero mai a debate on the end of life referendum streamed live from auckland. However we are an independent organisation in our own right. A contented serene animal surrounded by the people who have loved it for years passed from life to death in a.
Originally we were founded as euthanasia debate nz. A brief history of euthanasia legislation in nz 1995 death with dignity bill sponsored by then national mp michael laws failed at its introduction 29 votes to 61. News analysis and debate to inform your vote on whether euthanasia should be legal in aotearoa. Parliament has passed the end of life choice act which gives people with a terminal illness the option of requesting assisted dying.