The assisted dying debate has been wholly unsatisfactory so far
Labour MP for Rother Valley, and co-sponsor of the Bill – said the proceedings showed “Parliament at its best”. This is an incorrect assessment.
Shame on Parliament for rushing through this Assisted Dying Bill
The assisted dying debate has been seemingly dominated by supporters of the Bill, which passed its second reading with a 55-vote majority on Friday, many of whom argue that we must be able to put people down,
British Parliament Supports Assisted Dying
The bill applies to those who are at least 18 years old, have received a terminal diagnosis and have no more than six months to live. Two doctors and a judge would have to give their approval, and fatal drugs would need to be self-administered.
U.K. Lawmakers Back Assisted Dying Bill
Lawmakers in the U.K. have passed a controversial bill that would legalize assisted dying for terminally ill people deemed to be in the last months of their life.
UK Parliament to Hold First Vote on Assisted Dying in Nine Years
UK Members of Parliament will hold a landmark vote on assisted dying on Friday as they decide whether to allow terminally ill people with less than six months to live to opt to end their own lives.
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.
British lawmakers approve assisted dying legislation
After an impassioned debate, members of Parliament approved the so-called assisted dying bill by a vote of 330 to 275.
British Lawmakers Give Initial Support to Assisted Dying Bill
Women hug each other during a demonstration in support of assisted dying outside the British parliament after lawmakers voted in favour of the assisted dying law, in London, Britain, November 29, 2024.
Tears, hope and fear as assisted dying bill passed
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UK lawmakers vote in support of assisted dying
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British Lawmakers Vote to Legalize Assisted Dying in Landmark Decision
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Historic debate on legalizing assisted dying in England and Wales begins
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Costs of assisted dying could be among questions at next stage, says minister
The cost of assisted dying plans could be among the questions discussed at the next stage of the legislative process, a ...