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.
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.
UK to vote on assisted dying: What is it? Why is it so contentious?
UK MPs will debate and vote on proposed legislation that could make assisted dying legal in the country. Labour’s Kim Leadbeater, who introduced the bill, seeks to provide dignity to those who are dying.
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.
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.
U.K. backs assisted-dying law after emotional debate over end-of-life care
The bill, modeled after Oregon’s law, would apply to terminally ill patients and could usher in one of the most dramatic social changes Britain has seen in years.
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 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.
'Assisted dying could have helped Debbie Purdy'
Ruth Penrose said it could prevent others going through what Debbie Purdy, from Bradford, did with her primary progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) before she died in 2014. Ms Penr
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
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Assisted Dying Bill: MPs who voted in favour but now voice "concerns" about how system will function need to think harder, says DUP's Carla Lockhart
MPs who voted for the assisted dying bill, only to later voice fears about how it will work, need to think harder before it’s ...
U.K. MPs vote to legalize assisted dying, but critics point to Canada as cautionary tale
British lawmakers gave approval to an assisted dying bill that many say could turn out like Canada's medical assistance in ...
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UK faith leaders warn MPs against assisted dying bill, cite risks to vulnerable groups
Bill on November 29, faith leaders across the United Kingdom warn the legislation could expose vulnerable communities to ...
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Commentary: 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, writes ...
Assisted Dying: What's next for Scotland?
As MPs back proposals for assisted dying in England & Wales, what's next for Scotland?