Assisted dying: The vote

Judges’ role in assisted dying bill criticised as ‘rubber stamping’

Former members of judiciary question whether their role would be a proper safeguard

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

'Hardest decision of my career': MPs wrestle with vote choice

As Friday's assisted dying bill vote approaches, MPs explain how they are approaching their decision.

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

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Focus on families affected by harrowing deaths, says MP behind assisted dying bill

Kim Leadbeater says the vote on her assisted dying bill on Friday is likely to be "very close".

Palliative care ‘postcode lottery’ casts shadow over assisted dying debate

Critics of proposed legislation argue for better end-of-life care ahead of vote on Friday

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

David Cameron changes mind to back assisted dying bill

Lord Cameron previously opposed assisted dying but says the current bill "is about shortening death".

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 - 19 hours ago

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

Tech - ABC News - 10 hours 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 - 6 days ago

Women Are Dying in Post-Roe America, and Your Vote Matters

Access to basic women’s health care is under threat on Election Day.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 3

‘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

Proposed assisted dying bill for England and Wales rekindles debate over choice and ethics

Details about a proposed law to legalize assisted dying in England and Wales have been published, rekindling debate on the controversial topic ahead of a vote in Parliament later this month

Tech - ABC News - November 12

'I might be dead before a decision is made': Terminally-ill people on assisted dying

Nik is worried assisted dying could lead to coercion - but Elise, who has cancer, wants the choice.

Proposed assisted dying bill for England and Wales rekindles debate over choice and ethics

Details about a proposed law to legalize assisted dying in England and Wales have been published, rekindling debate on the controversial topic ahead of a vote in Parliament later this month

Health - ABC News - November 12

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 - 4 days ago

I have campaigned for assisted dying all my life. This once-in-a-generation chance mustn’t be wasted | Polly Toynbee

This Labour government must be brave enough to stand up for the bill and ensure a legacy of empathy and personal freedom. The time has come for a defining moment early in a Labour era that has so ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Assisted dying could have major impact on courts, says ex-chief justice

Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd says details of the legal process have not been worked out. UK politics live – latest updates A former lord chief justice has warned that assisted dying could have a ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Latest in Assisted dying: The vote

Judges’ role in assisted dying bill criticised as ‘rubber stamping’

'Hardest decision of my career': MPs wrestle with vote choice

On assisted dying, are we really any good at predicting survival?

Focus on families affected by harrowing deaths, says MP behind assisted dying bill

Palliative care ‘postcode lottery’ casts shadow over assisted dying debate

David Cameron changes mind to back assisted dying bill

David Cameron says he has changed mind on assisted dying and now supports bill

Bill to legalize assisted dying in England and Wales faces heated parliamentary debate

Gordon Brown says daughter’s death showed value of ‘good’ dying over assisted dying

Women Are Dying in Post-Roe America, and Your Vote Matters

‘I was denied being with her in her last moments’: campaigners on assisted dying bill

Proposed assisted dying bill for England and Wales rekindles debate over choice and ethics

'I might be dead before a decision is made': Terminally-ill people on assisted dying

Proposed assisted dying bill for England and Wales rekindles debate over choice and ethics

Ministers speaking out against assisted dying ‘are giving false impression’, says peer

I have campaigned for assisted dying all my life. This once-in-a-generation chance mustn’t be wasted | Polly Toynbee

Assisted dying could have major impact on courts, says ex-chief justice

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