Widow celebrates UK assisted dying bill 'victory'
A Guernsey woman whose husband chose assisted dying has welcomed the passing of the second stage bill to legalise it in England and Wales. On Friday, UK MPs in the House of Commons voted 330 to 275 in favour of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, progressing it to the next stage in Parliament.
UK lawmakers vote in support of assisted dying
British lawmakers have voted to allow assisted dying, a move set to make the UK one of a small handful of countries to allow terminally ill people to end their lives.
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.
Tears, hope and fear as assisted dying bill passed
On Friday, after weeks of fierce and passionate debate, MPs began their formal scrutiny of the bill that would allow terminally ill adults expected to die within six months to seek help to end their own life.
U.K. Lawmakers Back Assisted Dying Bill
Lawmakers in the U.K. have passed a controversial bill that would legalize assisted dying for terminally ill people deemed to be in the last months of their life.
British Lawmakers Vote to Legalize Assisted Dying in Landmark Decision
After an emotional debate, Parliament voted on Friday in favor of allowing assisted suicide for some terminally ill people in England and Wales.
UK Parliament to Hold First Vote on Assisted Dying in Nine Years
UK Members of Parliament will hold a landmark vote on assisted dying on Friday as they decide whether to allow terminally ill people with less than six months to live to opt to end their own lives.
Britain set for vote on assisted dying, after emotional debate that has divided lawmakers
British lawmakers are set to decide Friday whether to legalize assisted dying, a contentious proposal that would make the United Kingdom one of a small handful of nations to allow terminally ill people to end their lives.
British lawmakers give initial support to assisted dying bill
LONDON, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Britain's parliament backed a new bill to allow assisted dying on Friday, kicking off months of wrangling over a possible legal change that has sparked a national conversation about dignity in death and end-of-life care.
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
U.K. backs assisted-dying law after emotional debate over end-of-life care
The bill, modeled after Oregon’s law, would apply to terminally ill patients and could usher in one of the most dramatic social changes Britain has seen in years.
The assisted dying debate has been wholly unsatisfactory so far
Labour MP for Rother Valley, and co-sponsor of the Bill – said the proceedings showed “Parliament at its best”. This is an ...
Shame on Parliament for rushing through this Assisted Dying Bill
The assisted dying debate has been seemingly dominated by supporters of the Bill, which passed its second reading with a ...
Costs of assisted dying could be among questions at next stage, says minister
The cost of assisted dying plans could be among the questions discussed at the next stage of the legislative process, a ...