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.

British lawmakers must decide on Friday whether to support assisted dying in an emotional vote which has split parliament and the country.

As lawmakers prepare to vote on legalizing assisted suicide for the terminally ill in England and Wales, an intense public discussion has unfolded.

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.

The Equality and Human Rights Commission said Parliament needs adequate time to scrutinise the proposed legislation.