What is the Pegasos Swiss Association?

The Pegasos Swiss Association is an assisted dying nonprofit organization in Liestal, Switzerland that primarily serves people from outside the country.

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Swiss Assisted Suicide Clinic Accused of Enabling Unauthorized Deaths

Q: How does the Pegasos clinic's approach to assisted suicide differ from other organizations?

The Pegasos clinic offers assisted suicide "regardless of state of health," which differs from other organizations that require patients to be terminally ill to end their lives.

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Summary

Pegasos clinic offers assisted suicide to adults regardless of health condition
Families claim loved ones died without proper notification or medical justification
Clinic defends its practices as legal under Swiss law

Swiss Assisted Suicide Clinic Accused of Enabling Unauthorized Deaths

As of October 30th, 2025, a Swiss assisted suicide clinic, Pegasos, is embroiled in controversy over its practices. The clinic, located in Liestal, Switzerland, primarily serves people from outside the country and offers assisted dying "regardless of state of health," which differs from other organizations that require patients to be terminally ill.

Pegasos is facing backlash from families who claim their loved ones died without proper medical justification or notification. One notable case involves Alastair Hamilton, a 47-year-old chemistry teacher from London who traveled to Pegasos to end his life, despite having no serious or terminal illness. His family was unaware of his plans and only discovered his death after finding bank records showing he had paid 12,000 Swiss francs to the clinic.