Fed: Euthanasia clinic could float off Australia.

AAP General News (Australia)
04-07-2001
Fed: Euthanasia clinic could float off Australia.

A floating euthanasia clinic could be set up off the coast of Australia under a new
law expected to be passed in the Netherlands this week.

Australian euthanasia campaigner PHILIP NITSCHKE says if the Dutch senate passes the
law making mercy killing legal, he'll buy a Dutch registered ship and practice euthanasia
just outside Australian waters.

Dr NITSCHKE says if it's a Dutch registered vessel, it's legal to provide access to
voluntary euthanasia in international waters.

The Dutch upper house is expected to pass the controversial legislation next Tuesday.

If it approves the bill, the Netherlands will be the first country to make euthanasia legal.

Dr NITSCHKE says he's now trying to find financial backing for the euthanasia ship.

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KEYWORD: EUTHANASIA (MELBOURNE)

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