MPs vote in favour of historic bill to allow assisted dying after emotional debate
The bill passes the first stage in the Commons but will be followed by months of parliamentary activity before it becomes a law.
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.
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.
British lawmakers start impassioned debate on assisted dying
By Sarah Young and Alistair Smout LONDON (Reuters) -British lawmakers will decide on Friday whether to support assisted dying after an impassioned debate over a bill that has sparked a national conversation over 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
Assisted suicide bill advances in England after passionate debate
The law, whose passage isn't a sure thing, would legalize "assisted dying" in England and Wales for patients with six months or less to live.
Live: MPs debate assisted dying bill
Live coverage from the House of Commons as MPs get their first chance to debate and vote on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. Live coverage from the House of Commons as MPs get their first chance to debate and vote on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.
Bill to legalize assisted dying in England and Wales faces heated parliamentary debate
Under the proposed legislation, only those over 18 years old in England and Wales and who are expected to die within six months can request assisted dying. They must have the mental capacity to make a choice about the end of their life and will be required to make two separate declarations about their wish to die.
Uk Parliament Votes in Favour of Assisted Dying Bill at Second Reading
Britain's parliament voted in favour of a new bill to legalise assisted dying on Friday, opening the way for months of further debate on an issue that has divided the country and raised questions about the standard of palliative care.
Reaction split by MPs' assisted dying vote
MPs' historic vote to pave the way towards legalising assisted dying in England and Wales has been met with strong reaction. Adam Alderson, from Leyburn, North Yorkshire, has terminal cancer and said he was "really pleased" the bill had passed.
British MPs vote in favour of assisted dying
There were no loud cheers when, on the afternoon of November 29th, the Speaker of the House of Commons announced that MPs had voted in favour of legalising assisted dying in England and Wales. It is,
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