Britain set for vote on assisted dying, after emotional debate that has divided lawmakers
British lawmakers are set to decide Friday whether to legalize assisted dying, a contentious proposal that would make the United Kingdom one of a small handful of nations to allow terminally ill people to end their lives.
MPs vote in favour of historic bill to allow assisted dying after emotional debate
The bill passes the first stage in the Commons but will be followed by months of parliamentary activity before it becomes a law.
British lawmakers approve assisted dying legislation
After an impassioned debate, members of Parliament approved the so-called assisted dying bill by a vote of 330 to 275.
UK lawmakers vote in support of assisted dying
British lawmakers have voted to allow assisted dying, a move set to make the UK one of a small handful of countries to allow terminally ill people to end their lives.
UK MPs vote to advance assisted-dying bill
The vote advances the assisted-dying legislation for England and Wales to the next stage of parliamentary scrutiny.
U.K. backs assisted-dying law after emotional debate over end-of-life care
Palliative care expert Nancy Preston said interest increased during the pandemic, when people witnessed the sorts of deaths they want to avoid for themselves.
UK votes to legalize assisted suicide; final approval of bill pending
United Kingdom lawmakers have passed a bill that, if finalized, will legalize assisted suicide in England and Wales under strict circumstances The bill allows for medical assistance in dying for any
UK House of Commons Votes ‘Assisted Dying Bill’ Legal For Terminally Ill Adults
The House of Commons in the United Kingdom (UK), made a historic decision by voting in favour of legalising assisted dying in England and Wales.
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 services to all who need them.”
Bill to legalize assisted dying in England and Wales faces heated parliamentary debate
British lawmakers are expected to vote on a law proposed to help terminally ill adults end their lives. The contentious bill being debated Friday in Parliament would allow adults expected
The assisted dying debate has been wholly unsatisfactory so far
Labour MP for Rother Valley, and co-sponsor of the Bill – said the proceedings showed “Parliament at its best”. This is an incorrect assessment.
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Assisted dying laws ‘very likely’ in Ireland following UK ruling
Laws around assisted dying are 'very likely’ to make their way to Ireland, according to a spokesperson for an advocacy group.
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Theopemptou calls for assisted dying to be legalised in Cyprus
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Assisted dying will change society - Muslim leader
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