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Netherlands acknowledges for first time euthanizing child under 12
The Netherlands has euthanized a child under the age of 12 years old, a government minister acknowledged in a report this week.
TL;DR
- A child under 12 years old has been euthanized in the Netherlands.
- Health Minister Sophie Hermans confirmed the case in a report to Parliament.
- The child was euthanized due to severe illness toward the end of last year.
- The case has been referred to a review committee.
- Public prosecutors are examining the case to ensure legal procedures were followed.