Tag: Euthanasia
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The Labour government is set to introduce euthanasia: no position yet by the Nationalist Party
Yesterday in a press conference, Prime Minister Robert Abela announced that the government will soon present an Euthanasia Bill in parliament, possibly even this week. Meanwhile, the Nationalist Party hasn’t even pronounced its official position on the matter The Labour government has proposed the introduction of euthanasia after putting the lid on the discussion about…
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Caritas warns of hidden risks as Prime Minister confirms euthanasia legislation ahead
Caritas Malta has raised alarm over the introduction of euthanasia legislation, warning it risks eroding human dignity and putting vulnerable people under pressure, even as Prime Minister Robert Abela confirmed the government intends to eventually table a bill. Speaking on the final day of the public consultation process, Abela acknowledged the government had received a…
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Moviment Graffitti backs voluntary euthanasia, urges strong safeguards and palliative care access
Moviment Graffitti has declared its support for the introduction of voluntary euthanasia in Malta, advocating for individuals’ right to choose a dignified end to their lives in cases of terminal or incurable illness. The activist group emphasised the importance of personal autonomy, stating that no one should be forced to endure prolonged suffering when there…
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Surprisingly it is easy to abandon dogs and euthanise them in Malta with no legal consequences
Anyone purchasing a pet animal should do so only after acquiring a permit and paying taxes and fees. Too many dogs have been abandoned in Malta since the Covid pandemic and shelters are full. Yet, people are still buying pets they can’t be responsible of. Apparently, yesterday, animal rights activists raised the alarm after a…
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The Labour government is to introduce euthanasia as a medical service: press conference announced for consultation process
The Department of Information has notified the press of a press conference to be held by the Parliamentary Secretary for Equality and Reforms, Rebecca Buttigieg, to announce a public consultation process on proposed euthanasia legislation. However, Labour Party sources have informed The Maltese Herald that the party intends to pass legislation through Parliament that would…
