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Tuesday, 28 November, 2000, 16:27 GMT

Euthanasia in audio and video

A selection of the BBC's news reports on end-of life issues.
Dr Moor: Reports and opinions
The BBC's Tim Smith on the verdict: The courtroom erupted with cheers and applause May 11, 1999
Dr David Moor after the verdict: I am obviously extremely relieved May 11, 1999
Support group member Fiona McAndrew: We are delighted by the verdict May 11, 1999
Dr Michael Irwin and Dr Michael Wilks discuss the implications of the Moor case May 11, 1999
John Oliver of the Voluntary Euthanasia Society: The law must change May 11, 1999
Peggy Norris of Alert explains why she believes Dr Moor was wrong May 11, 1999
BBC Health Correspondent Fergus Walsh: "Many doctors have speeded up a patient's death" May 11, 1999
The BBC's Richard Wells reviews the case May 11, 1999
BBC Health Correspondent James Westhead: "Other doctors have admitted administering fatal doses" May 11, 1999
Richard Wells: Dr Moor is a supporter of euthanasia April 15, 1999

David Glass: The case and its impact
The BBC's Linda Duffin reports from the High Court April 22, 1999
Dr Anthony Cole assesses David's condition - and the impact of the case April 23, 1999

Mary Ormerod: Starved to death
BBC Health Correspondent James Westhead: A shocking case March 26, 1999
James Westhead: Victim was under four stone at death March 26, 1999

Jack Kevorkian: Dr Death
Rob Watson in Washington: The judge was tough April 13, 1999
Stephen Sackur in Washington: The law has caught up with Dr Kevorkian March 27, 1999
Stephen Sackur: The man known as Dr Death is gambling with his own future March 23, 1999
Stephen Sackur in Michigan: The stakes are high, the evidence compelling March 23,1999
The BBC's Philippa Thomas in Washington: Dr Kevorkian says he is prepared to die in jail November 25, 1998
The BBC's Brian Barron: He says if he's jailed, he'll go on hunger strike November 24, 1998

The international picture
BBC correspondent Andrew Burroughs: Euthanasia has massive public support in Holland April 15, 1999
The BBC's Gillian Sharpe: Researchers say guidelines in Holland are effectively being ignored February 16, 1999
Dr Michael Irwin: We have voluntary euthanasia in the UK February 16, 1999
The BBC's David Campanale: First in a series of adverts for euthanasia March 15, 1999

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