Global news round-up continued:

Legislative Battles in Progress:

Countries Where Assisted Dying is Legal:

• Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg – Euthanasia is legal for adults and, in specific cases, minors.

• Canada – MAiD (Medical Assistance in Dying) is accessible under strict criteria.

• Colombia – Court rulings have confirmed euthanasia as a constitutional right.

• Switzerland – Assisted suicide legal, with support from non-profit organizations.

• Spain & Portugal – New laws allow euthanasia with multiple safeguards.

• Australia (VIC, WA, TAS, SA, QLD, NSW) – State-level legalisation with rigorous protocols.

• New Zealand – Legal under the End of Life Choice Act (2021).

• United Kingdom – A renewed bill sponsored in the House of Lords is under debate.

• Germany – Following a constitutional ruling, lawmakers are working on regulatory frameworks.

• United States – 11 states + DC allow medical aid in dying; campaigns are active in 20 more states.

• France – New bioethics law under consideration with provisions for end-of-life autonomy.

• Ireland & Chile – Bills tabled in parliament, awaiting legislative hearings.

• South Africa – Dignity SA will revive the stalled draft advance-directive legislation, and are on the brink of lodging papers in the High Court to decriminalise and legalise assisted dying.