Latest in Assisted dying: MPs back bill to give some terminally ill people right to end lives in England and Wales – live
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UK assisted dying bill offers ‘strictest safeguards’ say supporters
Labour MP Kim Leadbeater will publish proposed legislation on TuesdayBusiness - Financial Times - November 11 -
UK justice secretary attacks assisted dying bill as ‘state death service’
Shabana Mahmood has written to her constituents saying she is ‘profoundly concerned’ about Friday’s Commons vote. MPs will be placing the country on a “slippery slope towards death on demand” if ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
Assisted dying bill splits UK cabinet ahead of vote
Poll finds 65% of British public supports change in law to allow voluntary euthanasia for terminally illBusiness - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
Kinnock to lead UK assisted dying strategy if bill passes
Law allowing terminally ill patients to end their lives is opposed by health minister’s boss Wes StreetingWorld - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
Judges’ role in assisted dying bill criticised as ‘rubber stamping’
Former members of judiciary question whether their role would be a proper safeguardWorld - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
David Cameron says he has changed mind on assisted dying and now supports bill
Ex-PM, who previously feared vulnerable people may be pressured to end lives, says legislation has ‘extremely strong’ safeguards. UK politics live – latest updates David Cameron has said he ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Insults and a haka in New Zealand parliament as MPs debate Māori rights bill
Voting temporarily suspended amid disruptions including a Māori party MP ripping up a copy of the bill. New Zealand’s parliament has erupted into fiery debate, personal attacks and a haka over a ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
The Papers: 'Two thirds back assisted dying' and 'Putin ready to cripple Britain'
The upcoming vote on legalising assisted dying and the rising threat of Russia leads several papers.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
Ministers speaking out against assisted dying ‘are giving false impression’, says peer
Labour’s Charlie Falconer says vocal opponents are leading voters to think government is against change. ‘Slippery slope’ fears over assisted dying have echoes of abortion debate Senior ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
‘I was denied being with her in her last moments’: campaigners on assisted dying bill
As bill to allow terminally ill people in England and Wales to end their own lives enters parliament, supporters of the law change speak out. UK politics live – latest updates Two months after ...World - The Guardian - November 12 -
Assisted dying bill is ‘once in a decade’ opportunity, says Kim Leadbeater before vote
Exclusive: MP leading bill urges MPs to vote to give terminally ill people autonomy over their own bodies. • Key issues in the assisted dying debate . Legalising assisted dying is a “once in a ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Russia-Ukraine war live: Kremlin accuses US of raising tensions with missile decision; Erdoğan to present peace plan at G20
Dmitry Peskov warns against increased US involvement in war as EU foreign ministers signal support; reports say Turkish president to present peace plan at summit. The foreign minister of the ...World - The Guardian - November 18 -
The Assisted Dying Debate
Amol and Nick catch-up with Dame Esther Rantzen and speak to two MPs about how their religion has influenced their thinking.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
Gordon Brown says daughter’s death showed value of ‘good’ dying over assisted dying
Former PM, whose daughter died when she was 11 days old, says debate is moving too fast and calls for commission on palliative care . • Gordon Brown: We need better end-of-life care, not assisted ...World - The Guardian - November 22