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Andalusia Logs 81 Assisted Deaths Since 2022 as Asturias Cuts Case Times to 46 Days

New oversight data point to rising requests, more cases ending before review, persistent access hurdles.

Overview

  • In Andalusia, the CGyEA’s annual report confirms 81 assisted deaths since the law took effect in 2022, including 28 in 2024, with a cumulative 209 requests through the end of 2024.
  • The share of processed files resulting in a provision of aid to die fell in Andalusia from 60% in 2023 to 56% in 2024, signaling a slight decline in completed cases.
  • Andalusia recorded 22 files in 2024 that never began verification, with 13 patients dying before review, four withdrawals, and four cases with no appeal after an unfavorable responsible‑physician report.
  • Clinical profiles in Andalusia shifted as oncological cases grew to 32% in 2024 while neurological conditions remained most prevalent at 42%, with a higher number of male cases than female.
  • Asturias reports faster processing at an average of 46 days versus a 67‑day national benchmark for 2023, with 35 petitions in 2024 (nine authorized, six carried out) and ongoing complaints about bureaucratic and information gaps from advocates.