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# mercy killing

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Terminally ill child becomes first minor to be granted euthanasia in Belgium

Belgium is the only country to allow a child of any age to choose to end their own life.

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Sep 17th 2016, 12:18 PM

Serial rapist will now NOT be euthanised, says Minister for Justice

The rapist had repeatedly asked that the state help him end his life due to “unbearable” psychological suffering.

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Jan 6th 2015, 1:22 PM

Belgium set to extend euthanasia law to cover children

A bill allowing euthanasia for minors facing “unbearable physical suffering” will be voted on by lawmakers tomorrow.

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Feb 12th 2014, 8:21 AM