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    • The 'slippery slope' argument is frequently used in discussions of assisted suicide and euthanasia.
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    • To critically evaluate the factual basis of Stephen Wright's 'slippery slope' argument concerning assisted suicide and euthanasia.
    • To correct inaccuracies in the data cited by Wright regarding the timeline of legislation and figures in the Netherlands.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of historical data and legislative timelines related to euthanasia and assisted suicide in the Netherlands.
    • Analysis of the temporal relationship between the implementation of regulations and reported figures.

    Main Results:

    • Stephen Wright's argument relies on Dutch figures from the early 1990s.
    • The legal framework for regulating euthanasia and assisted suicide in the Netherlands was established *before* these figures became available, contrary to Wright's assertion.

    Conclusions:

    • The factual premise of Wright's 'slippery slope' argument is flawed due to a misrepresentation of the timeline.
    • Re-evaluation of the 'slippery slope' argument in the context of assisted suicide and euthanasia requires accurate historical and legislative data.