British Lawmakers Voted to Legalize Assisted Dying. Here’s What to Know.
The House of Commons voted in favor of a bill that would legalize assisted dying for the terminally ill in England and Wales, under strict conditions.
UK lawmakers vote in support of assisted dying
British lawmakers have voted to allow assisted dying, a move set to make the UK one of a small handful of countries to allow terminally ill people to end their lives.
MPs vote in favour of historic bill to allow assisted dying after emotional debate
The bill passes the first stage in the Commons but will be followed by months of parliamentary activity before it becomes a law.
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The assisted dying debate showed the House of Commons at its best
Conservative former minister Andrew Mitchell revealed he changed his mind on assisted dying after finding himself with “tears pouring down my face” on hearing the stories of constituents whose loved ones had died “in great pain and great indignity”.
UK House of Commons Votes ‘Assisted Dying Bill’ Legal For Terminally Ill Adults
England: The House of Commons in the United Kingdom (UK), made a historic decision by voting in favour of legalising assisted dying in England and Wales. The bill, which passed with 330 votes in favour and 275 against,
The UK just took a step towards legalising assisted dying. Here's what to know
Under the proposed legislation, terminally ill adults in England and Wales with six months or less to live would be allowed the right to choose to end their lives with medical assistance.
Britain set for vote on assisted dying, after emotional debate that has divided lawmakers
British lawmakers are set to decide Friday whether to legalize assisted dying, a contentious proposal that would make the United Kingdom one of a small handful of nations to allow terminally ill people to end their lives.
U.K. backs assisted-dying law after emotional debate over end-of-life care
The bill, modeled after Oregon’s law, would apply to terminally ill patients and could usher in one of the most dramatic social changes Britain has seen in years.
Pat McFadden to face Victoria Derbyshire questions after assisted dying vote
The shadow environment minister will also join Victoria to discuss how MPs voted in favour of a bill this week to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales.
Transcript: Assisted dying — the vote
This is an audio transcript of the Political Fix podcast episode: ‘Assisted dying — the vote’ Lucy Fisher How big a shift will it be if the UK passes assisted dying? Laura Hughes It will be a historic moment in parliament and also in the country.
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As the assisted dying bill passed, the House of Commons fell silent
MPs crept from the chamber to consider what they would do next to improve or defeat the bill, writes Joe Murphy. And perhaps, for the second time, to pray they get it right ...
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