Netherlands reports first case of toddler euthanized under new rules

A one-year-old child was put to death under Dutch assisted-dying laws, sparking international debate.

The Netherlands has confirmed that a very young child has been put to death through the country’s assisted-dying program. This is the first time such a young child has been euthanized since the government changed its rules to allow this. Reports confirm the child was just one year old. Another report mentioned a toddler, nearly two, in connection with these new, broader rules. In the Netherlands, euthanasia is legal under specific medical guidelines. These rules allow doctors to help end someone's life if they are suffering from an illness that cannot be cured and if the pain is unbearable…