Three people who are terminally ill are working on court applications that will allow doctors to assist in legally ending their life, a report says. Full Article here: Articles relating to Places | pretoria …
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Assisted suicide order stands, judge rules
The court order allowing a Cape Town advocate to commit suicide with the help of a medical doctor will remain in force, even though he died two hours before the order was granted. Full Article here: Articles relating to Places | pretoria …
Doctors for Life disappointed in assisted suicide ruling
Doctors for Life International has expressed disappointment in a Pretoria judge's ruling in an assisted suicide case, saying it sets a "dangerous double standard". Full Article here: Articles relating to Places | pretoria …
Justice ministry considering assisted suicide appeal
The justice ministry says it is considering whether it still wants to appeal a court ruling on the assisted suicide of Robin Stransham-Ford, after he died. Full Article here: Articles relating to Places | pretoria …
Assisted suicide ruling welcomed
The World Federation of Right to Die Societies has commended Pretoria Judge Hans Fabricius for the “wise verdict” allowing terminally ill Robin Stransham-Ford the right to commit suicide with a doctor’s help. Full Article here: Articles relating to Places | pretoria …
Assisted suicide ruling could result in law change
If the State’s appeal against a high court ruling which allowed a terminally ill cancer patient to commit suicide with a doctor’s help fails, Parliament will have to change legislation to accommodate this. Full Article here: Articles relating to Places | pretoria …