Euthanasia at same level in Netherlands

The frequency of assisted euthanasia in the Netherlands has changed little since the practice was legalised in 2002, according to a new study.

A summary published by The Lancet said: “In 2010, of all deaths, 2.8 per cent were the result of euthanasia. This is higher than the 1.7 per cent in 2005, but comparable with [levels seen] in 2001 and 1995.”