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.
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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 the Financial Times' Anjana Ahuja.
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
Debate on legalising assisted dying begins in United Kingdom
British lawmakers started a historic debate Friday on a proposal to help terminally ill adults end their lives in England and Wales, an issue that has divided Parliament as well as the country at large.
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.
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.”
Assisted suicide bill advances in England after passionate debate
The law, whose passage isn't a sure thing, would legalize "assisted dying" in England and Wales for patients with six months or less to live.
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.
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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 ...
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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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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 ...
Assisted Dying: What's next for Scotland?
As MPs back proposals for assisted dying in England & Wales, what's next for Scotland?