The UK just took a step towards legalising assisted dying. Here's what to know
Under the proposed legislation, terminally ill adults in England and Wales with six months or less to live would be allowed the right to choose to end their lives with medical assistance.
U.K. backs assisted dying law, as more countries consider legalization
Palliative care expert Nancy Preston said interest increased during the pandemic, when people witnessed the sorts of deaths they want to avoid for themselves.
British Lawmakers Give Initial Support to Assisted Dying Bill
Women hug each other during a demonstration in support of assisted dying outside the British parliament after lawmakers voted in favour of the assisted dying law, in London, Britain, November 29, 2024.
Transcript: Assisted dying — the vote
This is an audio transcript of the Political Fix podcast episode: ‘Assisted dying — the vote’ Lucy Fisher How big a shift will it be if the UK passes assisted dying? Laura Hughes It will be a historic moment in parliament and also in the country.
MPs Vote in Favour of Assisted Dying
Today, in a historic vote, MPs have voted in favour of a bill to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales. After five hours of emotional debate the bill passed with 330 in favour to 275 against, at the first stage in the Commons.
Historic Debate on Legalizing Assisted Dying in England and Wales Begins
British lawmakers have started a historic debate on a proposal to help terminally ill adults end their lives in England and Wales, an issue that has divided Parliament and the country
British Parliament Supports Assisted Dying
The bill applies to those who are at least 18 years old, have received a terminal diagnosis and have no more than six months to live. Two doctors and a judge would have to give their approval, and fatal drugs would need to be self-administered.
UK lawmakers vote in favor of bill legalizing assisted dying
Lawmakers in Britain gave initial approval to a bill to allow terminally ill adults to end their lives in England and Wales in a vote in the House of Commons on Friday.
British lawmakers give initial approval to “assisted dying” bill for terminally ill adults
British lawmakers gave initial approval Friday to a bill to help terminally ill adults end their lives in England and Wales.
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