1st-ever euthanasia case of terminally ill child under 12 years old recorded in the Netherlands (opens original article in a new tab)

A child under 12 was euthanized in the Netherlands, marking the first case under new 2024 legislation for terminally ill minors. The procedure requires parental consent and was reviewed by a committee.

• Euthanasia performed on a child under 12 in Netherlands, first such case.
• Law allows euthanasia for children under 12 with terminal illness and extreme pain since 2024.
• Review committee examined the case and will submit findings to public prosecutors.