Debating Assisted Dying

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.

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

Business - Financial Times - November 16

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.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

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

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

World - Financial Times - 2 days 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 - 4 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

Tech - ABC News - 25 minutes ago

MPs begin debating assisted dying ahead of landmark vote

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

World - Financial Times - 6 hours ago

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.

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 - 5 hours 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 some terminally ill people under strict conditions.

Top stories - The New York Times - 1 hour ago

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

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

Questions of life and death are complex and messy. Let’s admit the assisted dying debate is too | Frances Ryan

Campaigners on both sides dub the bill ‘a matter of conscience’ – but profound ethical issues can’t be reduced to right v wrong. . Life moves slow until, suddenly, it doesn’t. The last time MPs ...

World - The Guardian - 11 hours ago

Assisted dying: The vote

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World - Financial Times - 19 hours ago

The Week: Assisted dying and pension reform

Adam, Chris and friends look back on the political week.

Assisted dying: caution and compromise may end in dissatisfaction

Politicians who support a law change in principle may still vote against the bill that currently falls short

World - Financial Times - November 12

Assisted dying bill: What is in proposed law?

The proposed law would allow some terminally ill adults to end their own lives. But there are requirements.

Assisted dying 'expected to need Welsh vote'

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

Streeting faces pushback over assisted dying stance

Ministers have been told not to take part in the "public debate" on the issue ahead of a Commons vote.

Longest-serving MPs unite to oppose assisted dying

Labour's Diane Abbott and Conservative Sir Edward Leigh say they fear the bill will put the vulnerable at risk.

Gordon Brown declares opposition to assisted dying

The bill, proposed by backbench Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, is set to be debated in parliament on Friday.

'Northern Ireland is being left behind on assisted dying'

There are moves to bring assisted dying into law in England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland.

Assisted dying bill about right to choose, says minister

Labour’s cabinet remains divided on how to vote on Friday’s bill to legalise assisted dying.

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.

How assisted dying laws differ across the world

About 300 million people have access to some form of assisted dying - what are the policies of other countries?

What is assisted dying and how could the law change?

A proposed law would let terminally ill people in England and Wales choose to end their life.

The assisted dying bill does not protect sick and disabled people

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

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Rantzen did not expect to see assisted dying bill

Dame Esther says she thought she would be "long gone" by the time MPs debated assisted dying.

Chris Mason: Politicians wrestle with an issue of conscience

If the bill passes, it will become one of the biggest talking points at Westminster of 2025.

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

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

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

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

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Assisted dying: The vote

The Week: Assisted dying and pension reform

Assisted dying: caution and compromise may end in dissatisfaction

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Streeting faces pushback over assisted dying stance

Longest-serving MPs unite to oppose assisted dying

Gordon Brown declares opposition to assisted dying

'Northern Ireland is being left behind on assisted dying'

Assisted dying bill about right to choose, says minister

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

How assisted dying laws differ across the world

What is assisted dying and how could the law change?

The assisted dying bill does not protect sick and disabled people

Rantzen did not expect to see assisted dying bill

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