1.   Experience in the Netherlands, where euthanasia has been decriminalized, suggests that a percentage of suicide attempts will fail, Dr. Emanuel said.

2.   In Europe, Belgium has a bill before parliament that would partly decriminalize euthanasia and has taken a broadly sympathetic view of the Dutch decision.

3.   Euthanasia has been decriminalized in Holland and the U.S. state of Oregon, while other governments are considering legislation.

4.   Last year it legalized brothels and decriminalized euthanasia.

5.   Last year, the government legalized brothels and decriminalized euthanasia.

6.   Last year it legalized brothels and decriminalized euthanasia, and marijuana and hashish are sold at regulated establishments.

7.   The group is backing a proposal to decriminalize euthanasia due to be submitted to parliament next week.