The Netherlands considering allowing euthanasia for terminally ill kids under 12

Published Oct 13 2020 at 8:15 PM GMT

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The Netherlands is considering allowing kids 12 and under to be euthanized if they are terminally ill and have no hope of recovery.
Health Minister Huge de Jonge proposed the new policy to the States General of the Netherlands, the country's legislature, on Tuesday, saying termination of life should be accessible for “a small group.