September 19 is the day NZ decides if doctors can kill

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced that New Zealand’s General Election will take place on Saturday 19 September, 2020.  What makes this election different is the critical life and death referendum that will take place at the same time as…

A critical look at the End of Life Choice Bill

Although there have been several attempts to legalise euthanasia and/or assisted suicide through member’s bills over the years, it has been more than a decade since draft legislation was last debated in the House. David Seymour’s End of Life Choice…

Euthanasia not on the horizon… for now

News that Labour MP, Iain Lees-Galloway will not resubmit the End of Life Choice Bill is warmly welcomed. The bill had been inherited by Lees-Galloway, as its earlier sponsor, Maryan Street, failed to be re-elected into Parliament in the recent…

Potential Labour leaders show where they stand on euthanasia

Andrew Little, who is vying for the Labour leadership, has made it clear that he does not think the End of Life Choice Bill should be returned to the ballot. The controversial End of Life Choice Bill which was once…