NSW prisoner dies via assisted dying

A convicted sex offender has become the first prisoner in NSW to be granted voluntary assisted dying, dying in custody last week. Daniel Hume, serving a 30-year sentence, was approved for the scheme after being diagnosed with terminal cancer. The decision was made by an independent board, not the Health or Corrections Ministers. Victims' advocates and some officials have expressed concern, calling the approval a dangerous precedent and questioning priorities. Justice Health stated they collaborate with relevant bodies to ensure eligible patients access the scheme.