U.K. House of Commons to vote on assisted dying
A handout photograph, released by the UK Parliament, shows Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer standing and speaking during Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) session in the House of Commons, in central London on November 27, 2024. | Photo Credit: AFP/Handout/UK Parliament
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Plymouth MP explains why he will vote for assisted dying
MPs are wrestling over how to vote on the assisted dying bill this Friday - among them is Plymouth Moor MP Fred Thomas
Assisted dying bill splits UK parliament
Ahead of a hard-to-call vote on whether the terminally ill should be given help to end their lives, unlikely alliances are being formed.
Assisted Dying Bill: What is it and how are Highland MPs planning to vote?
The assisted dying bill is set to be debated by politicians in Westminster tomorrow (Friday). Passionate and moving arguments have been made in favour of both camps ahead of the second reading of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.
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.
U.K. Parliament to vote on ‘rush’ assisted suicide bill as critics demand more scrutiny
Britain’s House of Commons is set to vote Friday on legislation that would allow terminally ill adults in England and Wales to seek medical assistance to end their lives.
In England and Wales, a bill to legalize assisted suicide faces Catholic opposition
We believe that a truly compassionate response to the end of life lies in the provision of high-quality palliative care services to all who need them.”
U.K. House of Commons to vote on assisted suicide
A handout photograph, released by the UK Parliament, shows Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer standing and speaking during Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) session in the House of Commons, in central London on November 27, 2024. | Photo Credit: AFP/Handout/UK 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,
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.
What older people who are 'tired of life' can tell us about the assisted dying debate
"I can totally relate to tiredness of life. Guess what? I saw a beautiful sunrise yesterday morning, acknowledged it, and ...
Assisted dying aligns with Tory principles
I have not always supported assisted dying. I shared many of the principled concerns that I’ve heard from colleagues over the ...
The U.K. debates legalizing assisted suicide
Evidence from elsewhere suggests those most at risk when assisted suicide is legalised are vulnerable minorities,” said ...
DUP MP Jim Shannon fears future of faith-based hospices could be put at risk by assisted dying bill
Hospices should be funded “properly” before steps are taken to legalise assisted dying, according to the Church of England’s ...