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 …
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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 …
Summit zooms in on police blues
Pretoria - From January to June this year, 34 members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) had committed suicide. In 2009, the SAPS lost 73 officers; in 2010 the figure increased to 97; in 2011 there were 85 cases and in 2012, the figure was 98. Speaking at a three-day SAPS Summit on Suicide Prevention on Tuesday, Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa said the officers committed suicide either by utilizing a service firearm, hanging themselves or overdose by tablets. Tensions in personal …