New Bill aims to remove criminal sanctions in assisted suicide cases

Independent TD John Halligan is set to introduce a Dáil bill that will remove any criminal sanctions against a family member or doctor who assists a suicide.

New Bill aims to remove criminal sanctions in assisted suicide cases

Independent TD John Halligan is set to introduce a Dáil bill that will remove any criminal sanctions against a family member or doctor who assists a suicide.

Gail O'Rorke this year became the first person in Ireland to be tried and acquitted in relation to assisted suicide.

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