Assisted dying is inevitable and necessary, no matter the outcome in Parliament
Whatever the fate of Kim Leadbeater’s bill at Second Reading tomorrow it is inevitable that assisted dying laws will come about within a few short years in the UK.
Bill to legalize assisted dying in England and Wales faces heated parliamentary debate
Under the proposed legislation, only those over 18 years old in England and Wales and who are expected to die within six months can request assisted dying. They must have the mental capacity to make a choice about the end of their life and will be required to make two separate declarations about their wish to die.
Assisted dying bill could be wrecked by dirty tricks
MPs will vote on Labour MP Kim Leadbeater's Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill for the first time on Friday 29 November.
When do MPs vote on assisted dying? Everything you need to know
MPs will soon vote on legislation that would legalise assisted dying in England and Wales for terminally ill patients, marking a historic political event.
British lawmakers to vote on assisted dying
British lawmakers must decide on Friday whether to support assisted dying in an emotional vote which has split parliament and the country.
Historic vote to legalise assisted dying on a knife edge
MPs are weighing up how to vote on Bill which would bring about the biggest social change in Britain in decades
What is in the new assisted dying Bill MPs are considering?
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Matter of life and death: Here's what both sides have to say on UK's assisted dying bill up for vote soon
Opponents also fear that legalising assisted dying could erode societal protections for those at risk. Supporters of the bill argue it offers dignity to those nearing the end of life and alleviates un
Britain’s Emotional Debate Over Assisted Dying
As lawmakers prepare to vote on legalizing assisted suicide for the terminally ill in England and Wales, an intense public discussion has unfolded.
UK Divided As MPs Prepare To Vote On Assisted Dying Bill
Ahead of the first stage of voting on a bill to legalise assisted dying in the UK, AFP speaks to both sides of the debate. Palliative care consultant Amy Proffitt opposes the "practicalities" of the bill,
UK parliament to debate assisted dying law
British lawmakers will hold a landmark debate on Friday on a divisive and emotive bill that could set the UK on its way to legalising assisted dying for terminally ill
Hope, fear, faith and love: Strong emotions ahead of assisted dying vote
If MPs vote in favour of assisted dying, it could lead to a significant change to society in the UK, on a par with reforms ...
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Most citizens fear being 'coerced into assisted dying': poll
Fresh polling has revealed widespread concern about plans to legalize assisted suicide ahead of a debate in Parliament this ...
'Assisted dying terrifies me as a parent - Tilly's got a great quality of life'
Dee Cowburn is worried about what changing the law on assisted dying could mean for young people with life-limiting illnesses ...
I couldn’t grieve my mum because she had to end her life abroad – the assisted dying bill could change that
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'I lead the Express assisted dying campaign and I'm convinced the law must change'
Having led the Express Give Us Our Last Rights crusade for almost three years, I believe with my whole heart and mind that we ...
Matt Hancock urges MPs to back assisted dying after constituent’s cancer tragedy changed his mind
Matt Hancock urges MPs to back assisted dying after constituent’s cancer tragedy changed his mind - Exclusive: The former ...
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Assisted dying could divert funds from frontline care, says MP
Ms de Cordova, who speaks on behalf of the Church of England in her role as Second Church Estates Commissioner, told the ...
Assisted dying posterboy told friend he might have chosen to live if given proper care
Jean Truchon’s case led to Canada relaxing laws on letting people choose to die, but email reveals his mind was conflicted ...