U.K. House of Commons to vote on assisted dying
A handout photograph, released by the UK Parliament, shows Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer standing and speaking during Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) session in the House of Commons, in central London on November 27, 2024. | Photo Credit: AFP/Handout/UK Parliament
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.
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.
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.
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.
U.K. House of Commons to vote on assisted suicide
A handout photograph, released by the UK Parliament, shows Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer standing and speaking during Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) session in the House of Commons, in central London on November 27, 2024. | Photo Credit: AFP/Handout/UK Parliament
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,
Assisted dying bill could be axed before MPs have chance to vote
While concerns have been raised over coercion and mission creep, Kim Leadbeater has described her Bill as the most robust in the world
What is the Assisted Dying Bill? MPs set to vote on divisive new law
What is the Assisted Dying Bill? MPs set to vote on divisive new law - The Private Member’s Bill calls for terminally ill people in England and Wales to be given the right to choose to end their life
Assisted dying bill debate splits East Lancashire MPs ahead of vote
Friday's free vote on legislation to allow assisted dying in England and Wales has split East Lancashire's MPs.
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 ...
UK politics live: David Cameron becomes first former PM to back assisted dying bill in major U-turn
David Cameron has become the first former UK prime minister to throw his support behind the assisted dying bill. Lord Cameron ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
The U.K. debates legalizing assisted suicide
Evidence from elsewhere suggests those most at risk when assisted suicide is legalised are vulnerable minorities,” said ...