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Isle of Man’s parliament votes Assisted Dying Bill through to next stage

Legalising assisted dying in one part of the British Isles has moved a step closer after the Isle of Man’s parliament voted a bill through to its next stage. The Assisted Dying Bill, as it stands, applies only to terminally ill adults who have been ...

31 Oct 2023 at 19:32

‘Isle of Man on path to be first in British Isles to legalise assisted dying’

Campaigners have hailed a “historic vote” on assisted dying which they said puts the Isle of Man on the path to becoming the first part of the British Isles to see it legalised. The Assisted Dying Bill, as it stands, applies only to terminally ill ...

31 Oct 2023 at 19:46

Doctor ‘cautiously optimistic’ Assisted Dying Bill will pass vote on Isle of Man

The doctor behind a bill which could see the first place in the British Isles come a step closer to legalising assisted dying said he is “cautiously optimistic” a vote this week will go through. Dr Alex Allinson acknowledged that while it is a ...

30 Oct 2023 at 00:01

MSP thinks there is enough support for general principle of Assisted Dying Bill

An MSP pushing to introduce assisted dying legislation in Scotland believes there could now be sufficient support for his Bill to pass its critical first vote at Holyrood. Liberal Democrat Liam McArthur is the third MSP to attempt to pass ...

02 Jan 2024 at 00:01

MSP says consultation finds 76% ‘fully supportive’ of Bill for assisted dying

The MSP who wants to change the law to allow assisted dying in Scotland said an “overwhelming” response to a consultation on his plans shows a majority support such a measure. A total of 14,038 responses were received in the consultation ...

08 Sept 2022 at 10:27

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Church of Scotland votes to review opposition to assisted dying

The Church of Scotland has voted to review its long-held opposition to assisted dying at its General Assembly. Commissioners at the Kirk’s annual meeting voted in favour of “exploring more deeply the diverse views held by Kirk members ...

24 May 2023 at 19:32

Assisted Dying Bill gives ‘glimpse of hope’, says Esther Rantzen

TV star Dame Esther Rantzen said she has “caught a glimpse of hope” with a fresh bid to legalise assisted dying being laid before Parliament on Friday. Former Labour justice secretary Lord Falconer of Thoroton will introduce a ...

26 Jul 2024 at 10:02

Streeting: Time for assisted dying debate has come, as Bill introduced in Lords

An Assisted Dying Bill has officially been introduced in the House of Lords as the Health Secretary said it is “a debate whose time has come”. The prospect of legalising assisted death has increasingly been in the spotlight ...

26 Jul 2024 at 14:22

Draft assisted dying legislation expected to be published on Tuesday

Draft assisted dying laws are expected to be published on Tuesday, the PA news agency understands. The wording of Labour MP Kim Leadbeater’s proposed Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill comes ahead of the debate due ...

10 Nov 2024 at 20:43

Starmer to study assisted dying Bill and vows no pressure on MPs over vote

The Prime Minister has pledged to study the details of a new assisted dying Bill as he insisted no MPs will face pressure ahead of the first Commons debate on the issue in almost a decade. Labour MP Kim Leadbeater has ...

12 Nov 2024 at 12:32

Esther Rantzen: Assisted dying Bill wonderful but law would be too late for me

Dame Esther Rantzen has hailed the new “wonderful” assisted dying Bill but admitted she regrets that it would probably come in too late for her. The broadcaster praised Kim Leadbeater for her commitment, compassion ...

11 Nov 2024 at 23:00

New assisted dying law would probably be too late for Esther Rantzen, says MP

The MP behind the assisted dying Bill has praised Dame Esther Rantzen for “fighting for the future of people who are terminally ill”, as she acknowledged any new law was likely to come too late for the broadcaster....

11 Nov 2024 at 22:00

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