Euthanasia and assisted suicide laws worldwide A detailed compilation of euthanasia and assisted suicide laws worldwide has recently been compiled by the Canadian Library of Parliament, dated July 17, 2008. It lists the laws for countries which permit assisted suicide or euthanasia and gives a precise review of how, where, and when each law came into effect. This fine piece of documentary research should prove invaluable to any researcher or person seeking unbiased factual information on the laws.
The document is titled Euthanasian and Assisted Suicide: International Experiences. Source: Library of Parliament (Canada)

Abstract:

Over the last decade, movements have arisen in a number of jurisdictions in favour of the legalization of physician-assisted suicide and, in some cases, euthanasia. At the same time, there continues to be vocal opposition to the elimination of criminal sanctions for individuals who either assist in or cause the death of a person who has requested that his or her life be terminated. This paper reviews developments in jurisdictions that already permit physician-assisted suicide or euthanasia (or both) in certain contexts, as well as developments in some jurisdictions that appear to be moving toward greater acceptance of these practices. It also summarizes some of the events that have contributed to the debate on this issue.