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 op-ed 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".
The Assisted Dying Bill should not pass
MPs will vote today on one of the most significant and morally complex pieces of legislation to come before Parliament in years. Kim Leadbeater’s Private Members’ Bill would, if passed, see the legalisation of assisted dying in England and Wales.
How would the assisted dying bill work and what issues might it create?
People in England and Wales are not allowed assistance to die, even when they are terminally ill and wish to end their lives. Those wishing to access assisted death sometimes choose to travel to countries where it is legal,
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.
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.
MPs need assurance assisted dying Bill compatible with human rights – regulator
The Equality and Human Rights Commission said Parliament needs adequate time to scrutinise the proposed legislation.
Why The Great British Bake Off's Prue Leith wants assisted dying bill to pass
The Great British Bake Off judge is urging MPs to "vote for change" on assisted dying ahead of a debate and free vote in the House of Commons on Friday.
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.
British lawmakers vote Friday on an assisted dying bill
British lawmakers on Friday will be given the chance to vote on plans to permit people with terminal illnesses the legal right to end their own life. The law's language has divided parliament.
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,
Sepsis amputee Lord Mackinlay urges MPs to vote against assisted dying Bill
Lord Mackinlay has urged MPs to vote against the assisted dying Bill when it comes before the Commons on Friday.
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 ...
Assisted dying can correct injustice says MP behind bill, as opponents warn of risks
Assisted dying can correct injustice says MP behind bill, as opponents warn of risks - Five hours have been set aside for MPs ...
Poll backs pause in assisted dying Bill for inquiry into end-of-life care
The public wants the assisted dying Bill to be paused so an inquiry can be conducted into improving palliative care, a poll ...
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 ...
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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 ...