How assisted dying laws differ across the world

'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 - 2 days ago

Esther Rantzen urges MPs to vote on ‘vital issue’ of assisted dying

TV presenter says subject may not be debated in parliament for another decade if legislation does not pass. UK politics live – latest updates Esther Rantzen , whose terminal cancer diagnosis ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

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 ...

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Assisted dying bill will not be adopted as government bill if it passes vote

Departments ready to work on assessment of its workability as critics say it is proceeding the ‘wrong way round’. Civil servants and ministers will begin work on implementing the assisted dying ...

World - The Guardian - 23 hours ago

Hope, fear, faith and love: Four people on why assisted dying vote matters

For the first time in nearly a decade, MPs will debate and vote on the issue of assisted suicide.

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

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Last-minute lobbying ahead of major assisted dying vote

MPs are voting in what could be one of the most momentous decisions of their political lives.

MPs hours away from historic vote on whether to legalise assisted dying

Vote expected on Friday afternoon, as those running campaigns for and against say it is too close to call. MPs are hours away from deciding whether to legalise assisted dying for those with less ...

World - The Guardian - 9 hours ago

British lawmakers give initial approval to a bill to allow terminally ill adults to end their lives

British lawmakers have given initial approval to a bill that would help terminally ill adults end their lives in England and Wales

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British lawmakers to vote on 'assisted dying' after emotional debate

LONDON — British lawmakers are set to vote Friday on a landmark bill that would for the first time help terminally ill adults end their lives.

MPs urged to give people ‘choice and dignity’ as assisted dying debate begins

Critics say the bill is too flawed and question whether the NHS is ready for impact of such a change in the law. UK politics live – latest updates Kim Leadbeater urged MPs to give people ...

World - The Guardian - 3 hours ago

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

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

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

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

UK Lawmakers Vote to Legalize Assisted Dying After Emotional Debate

In a landmark decision on Friday, Parliament voted in favor of allowing assisted suicide for the terminally ill in England and Wales.

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The assisted dying bill does not protect sick and disabled people

This legislation does not contain watertight safeguards, leaving vulnerable groups at risk

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

Historic vote on legalizing assisted dying in England and Wales set to be close

British lawmakers have given initial approval to a bill that would help terminally ill adults end their lives in England and Wales

Health - ABC News - 6 minutes ago

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'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

Esther Rantzen urges MPs to vote on ‘vital issue’ of assisted dying

David Cameron changes mind to back assisted dying bill

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

Assisted dying bill will not be adopted as government bill if it passes vote

Hope, fear, faith and love: Four people on why assisted dying vote matters

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

Last-minute lobbying ahead of major assisted dying vote

MPs hours away from historic vote on whether to legalise assisted dying

British lawmakers give initial approval to a bill to allow terminally ill adults to end their lives

British lawmakers to vote on 'assisted dying' after emotional debate

MPs urged to give people ‘choice and dignity’ as assisted dying debate begins

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

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

UK Lawmakers Vote to Legalize Assisted Dying After Emotional Debate

The assisted dying bill does not protect sick and disabled people

Historic vote on legalizing assisted dying in England and Wales set to be close

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