Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?statsdiscuss
Labour Party’s answer: Yes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choiceLeader of the Opposition Andrew Little has said he would support legalisation if it had appropriate...Source
New Zealand First’s political stances on euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?statsdiscuss
Green Party’s answer: Yes, but only if there is no chance they will survive their illnessIts policy is to support medically-assisted dying for adults with a terminal illness, however this legislation also includes people with a "grievous and irremediable medical...Source
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?statsdiscuss
ACT’s answer: YesMr Seymour says his Bill will address the "anguish faced by a small but significant minority of people with terminal illness or who are grievously and irremediably ill, as they anticipate the prospect of intolerable suffering and the indignity of the final few days and weeks of their lives".
It will define who is eligible for assisted dying which sets out provisions to ensure the decision is made without coercion and a number of steps to make sure the person is mentally capable of understanding the consequences of euthanasia.Source
The Opportunities Party’s political stances on euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?statsdiscuss
The Opportunities Party’s answer: Yes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choiceThe Opportunities Party personally submitted this answer on July 12th, 2017. This organization should be praised for their direct communication with voters and commitment to transparency in politics.Learn more about this organization on their WebsiteSource
Conservative Party’s political stances on euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?statsdiscuss
Conservative Party’s answer: NoConservative Party is opposed to the decriminalisation of euthanasia. We are committed to increasing funding where necessary to provide for the best palliative care possible, and to help those caring for the terminally...Source