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.
All the unanswered questions after MPs back assisted dying in historic vote
Kim Leadbeater, who proposed the assisted dying bill, has said there is ‘still a lot of work to do’ to perfect the proposed law
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 give initial support to assisted dying bill
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.
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.
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.
Assisted dying bill vote LIVE: MPs split ahead of debate and historic decision by MPs
MPs are debating and voting on new laws to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales. The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill will allow people aged over 18 with less than six months to live the right to end their own life.
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
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,
UK Lawmakers Vote to Give Assisted Dying Bill Further Debate
The UK House of Commons voted in favor of a landmark bill to legalize assisted dying, potentially putting England and Wales on track to a fundamental social reform that’s largely supported by the British public.
Assisted dying Bill debate hears warning of ‘state suicide service’
Ms Leadbeater has insisted it is not an “either-or” question, saying assisted dying is “not a substitute for palliative care” ...
UK votes in favor of assisted dying bill
British lawmakers gave initial approval on Friday to a bill to help terminally ill adults end their lives in England and ...
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 ...
Politics latest: Starmer votes in favour as assisted dying bill advances after historic vote
MPs have voted in favour of the assisted dying bill. Louise Haigh has quit as transport secretary after Sky News revealed she ...