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 some terminally ill people under strict conditions.

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British lawmakers back assisted dying bill after emotional debate

LONDON — British lawmakers voted on Friday in favor of a landmark bill that would for the first time help terminally ill adults end their lives.

British Lawmakers Voted to Legalize Assisted Dying. Here’s What to Know.

The House of Commons voted in favor of a bill that would legalize assisted dying for the terminally ill, under strict conditions. A similar proposal was rejected in 2015.

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Britain’s Emotional Debate Over Assisted Dying

As lawmakers prepare to vote on legalizing assisted suicide for the terminally ill in England and Wales, an intense public discussion has unfolded.

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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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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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MPs begin debating assisted dying ahead of landmark vote

Controversial proposal has split parliament and cabinet, with outcome too close to call

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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.

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.

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

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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

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Assisted dying: The vote

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The lawyer at the heart of the ferocious debate over assisted dying

Charles Foster believes he has a duty to defend against a state-sanctioned and medicalised means to self-obliterate

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U.K. lawmakers give initial approval to so-called assisted dying bill

Members of Parliament approved the so-called assisted dying bill by a vote of 330 to 275, signaling their approval in principle for the bill. The vote sends the bill to further scrutiny in Parliament.

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 ...

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The Assisted Dying Debate: Ex-PM Gordon Brown Intervenes

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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

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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 ...

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Assisted dying 'expected to need Welsh vote'

Plans to legalise assisted dying are likely to need the approval of the Welsh Parliament, BBC told.

Will assisted dying vote pass? It's far from clear

This week the House of Commons will make a decision that could have consequences for decades.

UK MPs back bill to legalise assisted dying

Legislators vote to allow some terminally ill people in England and Wales to end their lives

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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”.

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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Vote by British MPs in favour of assisted dying is landmark decision

First step to bill becoming law in England and Wales is over, with much greater scrutiny to take place next year. • UK politics live – latest updates . Friday’s vote by British MPs in favour of ...

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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 ...

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UK assisted dying bill offers ‘strictest safeguards’ say supporters

Labour MP Kim Leadbeater will publish proposed legislation on Tuesday

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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 ...

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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

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