MPs back proposals to legalise assisted dying

MPs back plans for phased smoking ban

The legislation would make it illegal for anyone aged 15 or younger to ever buy cigarettes in the UK.

Blur drummer says UK law on assisted dying is ‘psychopathic’

Dave Rowntree speaks out about his ex-wife’s choice to take her life at Dignitas in Switzerland. The Blur drummer, Dave Rowntree, has attacked the UK law on assisted dying as “psychopathic” as he ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Ed Davey 'minded' to vote against assisted dying bill

Sir Ed fears elderly and disabled people might feel pressured to end their lives if they felt like a "burden”.

UK assisted dying bill offers ‘strictest safeguards’ say supporters

Labour MP Kim Leadbeater will publish proposed legislation on Tuesday

Business - Financial Times - November 11

Assisted dying law would hit other NHS care, says Streeting

The health secretary has ordered officials to review the costs for the NHS of implementing changes in the law.

Assisted dying would be funded ‘at expense of’ NHS services, warns Streeting

Health secretary commissions study into costs of measure ahead of MPs’ vote this month

World - Financial Times - November 13

The assisted dying debate: Charles Falconer and the Observer’s Sonia Sodha tackle the issues

Last week’s launch of a historic private member’s bill set off an impassioned nationwide discourse in the UK. Here, the Observer’s chief leader writer discusses the big talking points with the ...

World - The Guardian - November 17

Canada's internal battle over medically assisted dying for mental illness

Canada legalized medically assisted dying in 2016. It was set to expand to patients suffering solely from mental illness last year, but it hasn't — yet.

The Assisted Dying Debate: Ex-PM Gordon Brown Intervenes

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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 ill

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

The Papers: 'Budget will put us off hiring' and 'Cabinet assisted dying split'

The ongoing fallout of the Budget's tax rises and upcoming debate over assisted dying lead the front pages.

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 Streeting

World - 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 safeguard

World - Financial Times - 3 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

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

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