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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
UK parliament to debate assisted dying law
British lawmakers will hold a landmark debate on Friday on a divisive and emotive bill that could set the UK on its way to legalising assisted dying for terminally ill
The UK debates legalizing assisted suicide
The United Kingdom may become the next country to legalize assisted suicide. The legislation is sponsored by Kim Leadbeater, a British politician who is part of the Labour Party. The bill is expected to be read a second time in the House of 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 ...
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Most citizens fear being 'coerced into assisted dying': poll
Fresh polling has revealed widespread concern about plans to legalize assisted suicide ahead of a debate in Parliament this ...
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 ...
When do MPs vote on assisted dying? Everything you need to know
MPs will soon vote on legislation that would legalise assisted dying in England and Wales for terminally ill patients, ...
Factbox-The legal status of assisted dying in different countries
Britain is to debate whether to legalise assisted dying for the terminally ill, potentially paving the way for the law to ...
Keir Starmer Will Need to Choose a Side on Assisted Dying
Martin Ivens is the editor of the Times Literary Supplement. Previously, he was editor of the Sunday Times of London and its ...
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 ...
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To me, assisted dying is not an ethical or religious issue – it is about my right to live
Advocates for a change in the law around assisted dying believe safeguards will protect disabled people, who must continue to suffer pain, indignity and feeling a burden – unless they find kind ...
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'I lead the Express assisted dying campaign and I'm convinced the law must change'
Having led the Express Give Us Our Last Rights crusade for almost three years, I believe with my whole heart and mind that we ...