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.
We are political opponents, but we agree: the assisted dying bill should not pass
We are MPs from different parties with different political beliefs. But on the question of assisted suicide we share the same position: we will vote against its legalisation in Parliament.
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
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.
UK Muslim MPs ‘singled out’ for opposing upcoming assisted dying bill vote
Muslim politicians are facing a ‘dangerous’ double standard for their religious beliefs over opposition to the controversial assisted dying bill.
I couldn’t grieve my mum because she had to end her life abroad – the assisted dying bill could change that
The symptoms worsened, and one day Allison lost the ability to sing. “She had a beautiful voice and loved to sing,” said Catie, 36. “One day I said to Mum, ‘Sing along,’ and she looked at me and said, ‘I can’t.’ It was a really sad moment.”
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. Lawmakers will debate proposals to allow mentally competent,
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
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 ...
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 ...
Man in Rutland says assisted dying bill will help him avoid constant fear of a painful death
Phil Newby, 53, was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) nine years ago and has been a long time campaigner for ...
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Doctors tried to coerce me into a DNR for my disabled son. The Assisted Dying Bill is a danger.
Balram Patel's father Jay knows only too well about the dangers of coercion when it comes to doctors, hence his opposition to ...
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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 Bill: West Country people have their say on whether landmark bill should pass
Patients with life-limiting conditions, religious leaders and doctors have shared their views on the historic bill. | ITV News ...