Londoners divided over assisted dying ahead of parliament vote
Londoners are divided over the idea of assisted dying ahead of Friday's parliamentary vote::6, 2024:: London, England:: “I think people should have a choice. If it's managed correctly, I think it's a good thing.
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.
Canada seen by some as cautionary tale for U.K.'s assisted dying bill
British lawmakers are set to vote on an assisted dying bill that many say could turn out like Canada's medical assistance in dying program, for better or for worse.
MP will not vote in favour of assisted dying bill
A Conservative MP said she would not vote in favour of the bill to legalise assisted dying. Sarah Bool, the MP for South Northamptonshire, said she was concerned the bill would put vulnerable people at risk.
Judges’ role in assisted dying bill criticised as ‘rubber stamping’
The need for judges to approve assisted dying cases risks being a “rubber stamping” exercise that does not provide an adequate safeguard, former senior judges have warned, as MPs prepare to vote on the controversial measure later this week.
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,
Focus on families, says MP behind assisted dying bill
The MP behind a move to legalise assisted dying has urged politicians to focus on the families affected by "harrowing deaths" of some terminally ill people when they decide whether to back it or not.
What is the assisted dying Bill and how does it work?
Britain’s proposed law to legalise assisted dying is to be voted on by MPs for the first time on November 29 and, if passed, will make it legal for terminally ill people to end their lives.
Factbox-The legal status of assisted dying in different countries
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Assisted dying posterboy told friend he might have chosen to live if given proper care
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UK politics live: Esther Rantzen pens heartfelt letter on assisted dying - urging MPs to vote on ‘vital’ issue
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Keir Starmer Will Need to Choose a Side on Assisted Dying
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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 ...
David Cameron backs assisted dying bill in shock U-turn by former prime minister
Lord David Cameron had previously opposed moves to legalise assisted dying - but has now come out in support for the idea ahead of a debate on Friday ...
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UK faith leaders warn MPs against assisted dying bill, cite risks to vulnerable groups
Bill on November 29, faith leaders across the United Kingdom warn the legislation could expose vulnerable communities to ...
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UK lawmakers to debate legalising assisted dying in England and Wales
Opponents of the attempt to change the law fear it could be a threat to vulnerable people, who might be encouraged to end ...
Canadian coroner records nearly 430 cases of assisted dying malpractice since 2018
A Canadian coroner has recorded more than 400 cases of malpractice by assisted dying physicians since 2018. Dirk Huyer, ...
‘I need the option of ending my life peacefully’: Independent readers debate the assisted dying bill
Many shared their personal experiences amid a heated debate, with supporters advocating for patient choice as critics raised ...