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.
Historic vote to legalise assisted dying on a knife edge
MPs are weighing up how to vote on Bill which would bring about the biggest social change in Britain in decades
ITV News assisted dying vote tracker: How do MPs intend to vote on the bill?
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The assisted dying bill: what do nurses need to know?
As MPs prepare to vote on a divisive assisted dying bill, Madeleine Anderson explores what it includes and what it means for nursing.
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.
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.
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,
What is the Assisted Dying Bill? MPs set to vote on divisive new law
What is the Assisted Dying Bill? MPs set to vote on divisive new law - The Private Member’s Bill calls for terminally ill people in England and Wales to be given the right to choose to end their life
Assisted dying bill debate splits East Lancashire MPs ahead of vote
Friday's free vote on legislation to allow assisted dying in England and Wales has split East Lancashire's MPs.
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 ...
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 ...
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The UK debates legalizing assisted suicide
The 38-page bill would legalize assisted suicide for terminally ill adults with a prognosis of six months or less to live.
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
Bloomberg UK Politics: Assisted Dying Debate
Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker, Stephen Carroll, Yuan Potts and Lizzy Burden have your daily guide to British politics. We'll tell you what's happening and explain why it matters.
David Cameron backs assisted dying bill in shock U-turn by former prime minister
Lord David Cameron had previously opposed moves to legalise assisted dying - but has now come out in support for the idea ...