What is the assisted dying Bill and how does it work?
Britain’s proposed law to legalise assisted dying is to be voted on by MPs for the first time on November 29 and, if passed, will make it legal for terminally ill people to end their lives.
Focus on families, says MP behind assisted dying bill
The MP behind a move to legalise assisted dying has urged politicians to focus on the families affected by "harrowing deaths" of some terminally ill people when they decide whether to back it or not.
Assisted dying bill might succeed - but is likely to face painful journey
MPs will vote on Labour MP Kim Leadbeater's Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill for the first time on Friday 29 November.
How your MP is expected to vote on assisted dying
Several MPs voting against assisted dying have said they will do so due to the bill feeling “rushed”, and lack of adequate consultation over safeguarding. Others have warned of possible coercion as a reason they will not support the bill, including North Northumberland MP David Smith.
Ex-PM David Cameron backs 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,
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 who vote for ‘assisted dying’ will have blood on their hands
It’s such a clever little euphemism, “assisted dying”. Makes the whole thing sound so kind and helpful, doesn’t it? Much nicer and less bleak than “assisted suicide”. Or, for that matter, “exciting and perfectly legal opportunity to bump off the silly old bat,
MP will not vote in favour of assisted dying bill
A Conservative MP said she would not vote in favour of the bill to legalise assisted dying. Sarah Bool, the MP for South Northamptonshire, said she was concerned the bill would put vulnerable people at risk.
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 ...
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 ahead of a debate on Friday ...
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 ...
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 ...
Canadian coroner records nearly 430 cases of assisted dying malpractice since 2018
A Canadian coroner has recorded more than 400 cases of malpractice by assisted dying physicians since 2018. Dirk Huyer, ...
Local Bishop signs letter calling assisted dying 'threat' to society
The Bishop of Penrith has signed a letter from Church of England clergy saying that the assisted dying bill presents a ‘dangerous threat’ ...
Michael Shanks to reject assisted dying bill over safety concern
Energy minister Michael Shanks voices opposition to the Assisted Dying Bill, citing concerns over safeguards and risks to vulnerable people ahead ...