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AsiaOne
a day ago
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- AsiaOne
Uruguay's lower house of parliament votes in favour of euthanasia, World News
MONTEVIDEO — Uruguay's lower house of parliament voted on Wednesday (Aug 13) to legalise euthanasia, emulating Cuba, Colombia and Ecuador in a societal shift around predominantly Catholic Latin America. The bill to decriminalise assisted dying passed by 64 votes in the 99-seat Chamber of Representatives after an emotional overnight debate. It now moves to the senate, which is widely expected to approve legislation before year-end. Under the new law, mentally competent adults suffering from terminal or incurable illnesses can request euthanasia. One key amendment appeared to help win over Uruguayan lawmakers against the original 2022 proposal by requiring a medical board to review a case if the two doctors involved disagree. Legislator Luis Gallo, who opened the debate, recalled deceased patients who had inspired the bill. "Let's not forget that the request is strictly personal: it respects the free and individual will of the patient, without interference, because it concerns their life, their suffering, their decision not to continue living," said Gallo of the centre-left Broad Front ruling coalition. Opinion polls show widespread public support for euthanasia from President Yamandu Orsi down. Uruguay also pioneered legalising gay marriage, abortion and cannabis use. The national conversation around euthanasia was brought to the political mainstream in 2019 by a former sports official, Fernando Sureda, who was diagnosed with a degenerative disease. Sureda, who headed Uruguay's football association, publicly advocated for the right to die. Uruguay joins a growing list of countries, including Canada, Spain, and New Zealand, that have legalised some form of assisted dying. Britain is also doing so. [[nid:719292]]
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Uruguay's lower house of parliament votes in favor of euthanasia
Montevideo: Uruguay's lower house of parliament voted on Wednesday to legalize euthanasia, emulating Cuba, Colombia and Ecuador in a societal shift around predominantly Catholic Latin America. The bill to decriminalize assisted dying passed by 64 votes in the 99-seat Chamber of Representatives after an emotional overnight debate. It now moves to the senate, which is widely expected to approve legislation before year-end. Under the new law, mentally competent adults suffering from terminal or incurable illnesses can request euthanasia. One key amendment appeared to help win over Uruguayan lawmakers against the original 2022 proposal by requiring a medical board to review a case if the two doctors involved disagree. Legislator Luis Gallo, who opened the debate, recalled deceased patients who had inspired the bill. "Let's not forget that the request is strictly personal: it respects the free and individual will of the patient, without interference, because it concerns their life, their suffering, their decision not to continue living," said Gallo of the center-left Broad Front ruling coalition. Opinion polls show widespread public support for euthanasia from President Yamandu Orsi down. Uruguay also pioneered legalizing gay marriage, abortion and cannabis use. The national conversation around euthanasia was brought to the political mainstream in 2019 by a former sports official, Fernando Sureda, who was diagnosed with a degenerative disease. Sureda, who headed Uruguay's football association, publicly advocated for the right to die. Uruguay joins a growing list of countries, including Canada, Spain, and New Zealand, that have legalized some form of assisted dying. Britain is also doing so.
The Star
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Uruguay's lower house of parliament votes in favor of euthanasia
People walk in front of Uruguay's Palacio Legislativo in Montevideo, Uruguay April 23, 2019. REUTERS/Andres Stapff/File Photo MONTEVIDEO (Reuters) -Uruguay's lower house of parliament voted on Wednesday to legalize euthanasia, emulating Cuba, Colombia and Ecuador in a societal shift around predominantly Catholic Latin America. The bill to decriminalize assisted dying passed by 64 votes in the 99-seat Chamber of Representatives after an emotional overnight debate. It now moves to the senate, which is widely expected to approve legislation before year-end. Under the new law, mentally competent adults suffering from terminal or incurable illnesses can request euthanasia. One key amendment appeared to help win over Uruguayan lawmakers against the original 2022 proposal by requiring a medical board to review a case if the two doctors involved disagree. Legislator Luis Gallo, who opened the debate, recalled deceased patients who had inspired the bill. "Let's not forget that the request is strictly personal: it respects the free and individual will of the patient, without interference, because it concerns their life, their suffering, their decision not to continue living," said Gallo of the center-left Broad Front ruling coalition. Opinion polls show widespread public support for euthanasia from President Yamandu Orsi down. Uruguay also pioneered legalizing gay marriage, abortion and cannabis use. The national conversation around euthanasia was brought to the political mainstream in 2019 by a former sports official, Fernando Sureda, who was diagnosed with a degenerative disease. Sureda, who headed Uruguay's football association, publicly advocated for the right to die. Uruguay joins a growing list of countries, including Canada, Spain, and New Zealand, that have legalized some form of assisted dying. Britain is also doing so. (Reporting by Lucinda Elliott; Editing by Andrew Cawthorne)
Straits Times
2 days ago
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- Straits Times
Uruguay's lower house of parliament votes in favor of euthanasia
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox People walk in front of Uruguay's Palacio Legislativo in Montevideo, Uruguay April 23, 2019. REUTERS/Andres Stapff/File Photo MONTEVIDEO - Uruguay's lower house of parliament voted on Wednesday to legalize euthanasia, emulating Cuba, Colombia and Ecuador in a societal shift around predominantly Catholic Latin America. The bill to decriminalize assisted dying passed by 64 votes in the 99-seat Chamber of Representatives after an emotional overnight debate. It now moves to the senate, which is widely expected to approve legislation before year-end. Under the new law, mentally competent adults suffering from terminal or incurable illnesses can request euthanasia. One key amendment appeared to help win over Uruguayan lawmakers against the original 2022 proposal by requiring a medical board to review a case if the two doctors involved disagree. Legislator Luis Gallo, who opened the debate, recalled deceased patients who had inspired the bill. "Let's not forget that the request is strictly personal: it respects the free and individual will of the patient, without interference, because it concerns their life, their suffering, their decision not to continue living," said Gallo of the center-left Broad Front ruling coalition. Opinion polls show widespread public support for euthanasia from President Yamandu Orsi down. Uruguay also pioneered legalizing gay marriage, abortion and cannabis use. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore 2 dead after fire in Jalan Bukit Merah flat, about 60 evacuated Singapore How the SAF's drone push for recruits reflects new battlefield realities Singapore HSA seeks Kpod investigators to arrest abusers, conduct anti-trafficking ops Opinion The 30s are heavy: Understanding suicide among Singapore's young adults Singapore Lawyer who sent misleading letters to 22 doctors fails in bid to quash $18,000 penalty Singapore Jail, caning for recalcitrant drug offender who assaulted 2 cops with stun device Singapore 4 taken to hospital after accident near Sports Hub, including 2 rescued with hydraulic tools Singapore SG60: Many hands behind Singapore's success story The national conversation around euthanasia was brought to the political mainstream in 2019 by a former sports official, Fernando Sureda, who was diagnosed with a degenerative disease. Sureda, who headed Uruguay's football association, publicly advocated for the right to die. Uruguay joins a growing list of countries, including Canada, Spain, and New Zealand, that have legalized some form of assisted dying. Britain is also doing so. REUTERS
Reuters
2 days ago
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- Reuters
Uruguay's lower house of parliament votes in favor of euthanasia
MONTEVIDEO, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Uruguay's lower house of parliament voted on Wednesday to legalize euthanasia, emulating Cuba, Colombia and Ecuador in a societal shift around predominantly Catholic Latin America. The bill to decriminalize assisted dying passed by 64 votes in the 99-seat Chamber of Representatives after an emotional overnight debate. It now moves to the senate, which is widely expected to approve legislation before year-end. Under the new law, mentally competent adults suffering from terminal or incurable illnesses can request euthanasia. One key amendment appeared to help win over Uruguayan lawmakers against the original 2022 proposal by requiring a medical board to review a case if the two doctors involved disagree. Legislator Luis Gallo, who opened the debate, recalled deceased patients who had inspired the bill. "Let's not forget that the request is strictly personal: it respects the free and individual will of the patient, without interference, because it concerns their life, their suffering, their decision not to continue living," said Gallo of the center-left Broad Front ruling coalition. Opinion polls show widespread public support for euthanasia from President Yamandu Orsi down. Uruguay also pioneered legalizing gay marriage, abortion and cannabis use. The national conversation around euthanasia was brought to the political mainstream in 2019 by a former sports official, Fernando Sureda, who was diagnosed with a degenerative disease. Sureda, who headed Uruguay's football association, publicly advocated for the right to die. Uruguay joins a growing list of countries, including Canada, Spain, and New Zealand, that have legalized some form of assisted dying. Britain is also doing so.
