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.
Assisted dying bill splits UK parliament
Ahead of a hard-to-call vote on whether the terminally ill should be given help to end their lives, unlikely alliances are being formed.
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. Lawmakers will debate proposals to allow mentally competent,
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.
Londoners divided over assisted dying ahead of parliament vote
Londoners are divided over the idea of assisted dying ahead of Friday's parliamentary vote::6, 2024:: London, England:: “I think people should have a choice. If it's managed correctly, I think it's a good thing.
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,
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
How Lancashire MPs will vote on assisted dying
Friday's Parliamentary free vote on legislation to allow assisted dying in England and Wales has split East Lancashire MPs with three intending to oppose it and one supporting the measure. Blackburn’s Adnan Hussain,
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