Schoolchild under age of 12 euthanised in Netherlands for first time

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Schoolchild under age of 12 euthanised in Netherlands for first time.

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The Netherlands has euthanised a child below the age of 12, for the first time since new legislation came into force.Health minister Sophie Hermans disclosed the case to the Dutch parliament, confirming the procedure took place near the end of last year.The unnamed child was terminally ill, according to the minister's letter of correspondence.A specialist committee tasked with overseeing the 2024 law has reviewed the circumstances surrounding the case and interviewed the physician responsible for administering the lethal injection.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Prosecutors will now determine whether the medical professional complied with legal requirements, with the committee's full report due in the coming days.Dutch legislation permitting euthanasia for incurably ill children between one and 12 years old has been in place for two years.

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Prior to this reform, the practice was restricted to infants and those aged 12 and above.The law stipulates strict criteria - parents must give...

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