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Wholly compassionate assisted suicide not prosecuted

A large number of British papers have just featured the news that Michael Bateman who helped his wife die by putting a bag over his wife’s head as she ended her life with helium, will not be prosecuted. This is … Continue reading

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Ashes dumped in Lake Zurich put Dignitas back in the spotlight

The Swiss organisation, Dignitas, provides the main option for direct assisted suicide for those living in the UK. Yet apart from the considerable cost, there are worrying news reports. Divers from a rescue service accidentally discovered some 300 urns dumped … Continue reading

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