British lawmakers give initial support to assisted dying bill
London, UK 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. In an initial approval of the bill, 330 lawmakers voted in favour with 275 against the “Terminally […]
UK begins emotive debate on assisted dying as law change proposed
London, UK Reuters A proposal to allow terminally ill adults in England and Wales the right to end their lives was introduced to parliament on Wednesday, setting off an emotional debate on an issue that polarises opinion. The assisted dying bill is expected to allow mentally competent, terminally ill adults with six months or less […]