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.
ITV News assisted dying vote tracker: How do MPs intend to vote on the bill?
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MPs urged not to get ‘bogged down’ in process of assisted dying Bill
Commons Leader Lucy Powell said the Government will work with MPs to make the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill ‘operable’.
Assisted dying: DUP warns bill would lead to ‘inevitable coercion’ as others call for ‘secular’ vote
The DUP’s Carla Lockhart said the bill would only put families under pressure, while the SDLP’s Colum Eastwood is voting in favour
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.
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.
Discussion on assisted dying hosted by Dartford MP
Dartford's MP Jim Dickson said he wanted to hear facts from the experts and opinions from constituents before voting on the Bill on Friday A discussion about assisted dying will be held by Dartford MP Jim Dickson on Thursday evening,
On assisted dying, are we really any good at predicting survival?
Forecasting the last seven days of life is harder than the final 24 hours; beyond that, things become shakier still
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.
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.
Dawn shared her final moments with the world. The assisted dying debate should focus on facts, not fears
I would like to dispel all the myths around assisted dying, that people could be coerced. That it’s against God. I would just like people to know it is a dignified choice.’ These were the words of ...
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.
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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Report shows assisted suicide laws harm palliative care
Legalising assisted suicide detrimentally affects palliative care provision, a new report has shown. A study by bioethicist ...
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 ...
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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 ...