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.
The assisted dying bill does not protect sick and disabled people
Unless parliament acts to address these and other issues, the bill leaves sick and disabled people open to being coerced into early graves. As it stands, it simply must not pass.
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.
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.
Cameron changes mind to back assisted dying bill
Former Prime Minister Lord David Cameron has backed moves to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill adults. In an article in The Times, Lord Cameron said that while he had opposed moves to legalise assisted dying in the past, he believed the current proposal was " not about ending life, it is about shortening death ".
Assisted Dying Bill: How Are MPs Planning To Vote?
On Friday, MPs will vote on Labour MP Kim Leadbeater’s Assisted Dying Bill. If passed by parliament, the legislation would make it legal to help a terminally ill person with less than six months to live end their life.
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
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.”
Assisted Dying Bill: People in the North West have their say before historic vote
Bill would allow adults with less than six months left to live the choice of taking their own lives. | ITV News Granada
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,
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Assisted dying bill: This is how MPs plan to vote
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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 ...