‘Suicide tourism’ doubles in four years

‘Suicide tourism’ is on the rise, with the number of people travelling to Switzerland to take their own lives doubling in four years.

Two people from Ireland feature among the growing number of ‘suicide tourists’ who take advantage of right-to-die organisations which assist people in taking their own lives.

Some 611 cases have been recorded between 2008-2012, according to a study published in the Journal of Medical Ethics.