Wednesday, October 23, 2019

#NEWZEALAND: Euthanasia Referendum Passes Second Reading Hurdle In Parliament

[world politics news]


Parliament has narrowly voted to put the decision on legalizing assisted dying before voters. The 63-57 vote would put a referendum on the ballot at the next election.

The polarizing legislation – which would let terminally ill adults request voluntary euthanasia – now has to pass a third reading in the House in November. If it does – which is likely - the public will have the last word next year.

[FULL STORY HERE]

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