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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 livesTech - ABC News - 6 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 WalesTech - ABC News - 35 minutes ago -
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 WalesHealth - ABC News - 35 minutes ago -
MPs back landmark bill to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales
Terminally ill adults with less than six months to live will be given right to die under proposed legislation. Assisted dying bill – latest live updates MPs have taken a historic step toward ...World - The Guardian - 57 minutes 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 monthTech - 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 monthHealth - ABC News - November 12 -
MPs back landmark assisted dying bill to give some terminally ill people the right to end their lives – UK politics live
Terminally ill adults in England and Wales with less than six months to live will be given right to die under proposed law. Report: MPs back assisted dying in England and Wales Analysis: ...World - The Guardian - 2 hours ago -
Lucy had postnatal depression and ended her life - could more have been done?
The family of a woman who ended her life while suffering postnatal depression say she was let down.Top stories - BBC News - November 14 -
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.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
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The Week: Assisted dying and pension reform
Adam, Chris and friends look back on the political week.Top stories - BBC News - November 15 -
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'Dying of thirst' as climate-driven floods mix with oil
With swathes of South Sudan submerged, a whistleblower warns water sources are being polluted by oil.Top stories - BBC News - November 11 -
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 shortWorld - 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.Top stories - BBC News - November 12 -
Assisted dying 'expected to need Welsh vote'
Plans to legalise assisted dying are likely to need the approval of the Welsh Parliament, BBC told.Top stories - BBC News - November 12 -
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.Top stories - BBC News - November 14 -
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-obliterateBusiness - Financial Times - November 16 -
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.Top stories - BBC News - November 20 -
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.Top stories - BBC News - November 22 -
'Northern Ireland is being left behind on assisted dying'
There are moves to bring assisted dying into law in England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
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.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
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.Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
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?Top stories - BBC News - 9 hours ago -
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 -
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.Top stories - BBC News - 10 hours ago -
The assisted dying bill does not protect sick and disabled people
This legislation does not contain watertight safeguards, leaving vulnerable groups at riskWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
MPs begin debating assisted dying ahead of landmark vote
Controversial proposal has split parliament and cabinet, with outcome too close to callWorld - Financial Times - 8 hours ago -
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.Top stories - BBC News - 13 hours ago -
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.Top stories - BBC News - 13 hours ago -
UK MPs back bill to legalise assisted dying
Legislators vote to allow some terminally ill people in England and Wales to end their livesBusiness - Financial Times - 4 hours ago -
MPs back bill to allow assisted dying after emotional debate
In the first Commons vote on the issue in nearly a decade, MPs support the assisted dying bill by 330 to 275.Top stories - BBC News - 1 hour ago