UK to vote on assisted dying: What is it? Why is it so contentious?
4 months ago

UK to vote on assisted dying: What is it? Why is it so contentious?

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UK MPs will debate and vote on proposed legislation that could make assisted dying legal in the country. MPs are due to debate and vote on proposed legislation that could make assisted dying legal in the UK. Some experts note that assisted dying can be used to mean both euthanasia and assisted suicide; however, some campaign groups use it to refer only to assisted suicide of terminally ill people. Wes Streeting, UK’s health secretary, also argued that assisted dying would be another financial burden on the National Health Service.

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UK's proposed euthanasia law may be delayed after 2029 election
6 days, 11 hours ago

UK's proposed euthanasia law may be delayed after 2029 election

India Today  

The UK's proposed assisted dying law for terminally ill people could be delayed until 2029, after the next election, casting doubt over the future of the legislation. In a historic vote last year, lawmakers backed a bill to allow assisted dying, paving the way for the UK to follow other countries such as Australia, Canada and some US states in …

Doctors no longer against assisted dying, ending two-decade opposition
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Doctors no longer against assisted dying, ending two-decade opposition

Daily Mail  

Doctors are no longer opposed to a change in the law to legalise assisted dying. Around six in ten of the college's council voted for a move to a position of neither supporting nor opposing legalising assisted dying. No council members voted to move to a position of supporting legalising assisted dying, the RCGP said. The consultation results showed 'widely …

Assisted dying safeguards only prolong the suffering
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Assisted dying safeguards only prolong the suffering

The Independent  

When it comes to assisted dying, I agree that safeguards are necessary. Might there be a similar process by which someone could say that they confirm they would want the option of assisted dying upon the diagnosis of specific diseases? And how many MPs are opposed to the assisted dying bill on religious grounds – in the face of public …

The assisted dying bill will now be subject to even more scrutiny – as it should be
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The assisted dying bill will now be subject to even more scrutiny – as it should be

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy It is …

Kim Leadbeater is right to rethink assisted dying – but will MPs?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kim Leadbeater is right to rethink assisted dying – but will MPs?

The Independent  

Sarah Palin, the former vice-presidential candidate in America, caused a meltdown in Britain when her comments on the use of “death panels” to ration healthcare were said to refer to the way that NHS funding is decided. It is almost as if Kim Leadbeater, the Labour MP sponsoring the assisted dying bill, is trying to prove her right, 16 years …

Assisted dying bill: What changes are being made to the controversial legislation?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Assisted dying bill: What changes are being made to the controversial legislation?

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Newly proposed changes to the assisted dying bill have caused …

MPs push for assisted dying to be expanded to people with a year left to live
1 month, 3 weeks ago

MPs push for assisted dying to be expanded to people with a year left to live

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy MPs are pushing for assisted deaths to be available for …

Pope Francis drops strongest hint yet about where the Catholic Church stands on assisted dying
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Pope Francis drops strongest hint yet about where the Catholic Church stands on assisted dying

Daily Mail  

Pope Francis appears to have made his views on assisted dying clear in his New Year's message, calling on the public to 'respect natural death'. The Pope has previously spoken out against assisted dying but remained silent on the issue in lead-up to the vote in British parliament Yet, during New Year's Day Mass in St Peter's Basilica on Wednesday, …

The long and complex road to assisted dying
3 months, 2 weeks ago

The long and complex road to assisted dying

The Hindu  

On November 29, 2024, while introducing the Terminally Ill Adults Bill 2024-25 to the British House of Commons, the Member of Parliament, Kim Leadbeater told a rather distressing story of an “agonising death”. But seeing how previous efforts, to bring about a law to allow assisted dying, have floundered, the Bill’s passing represents a milestone, a victory for those who …

Religion should have no place in the assisted dying bill
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Religion should have no place in the assisted dying bill

The Independent  

Once again, the religious sections of the country come together to oppose what the vast majority of citizens feel should be allowed to happen with respect to the assisted dying bill separate God from the argument over assisted dying,” Tuesday 26 November). We must see girls’ rights and gender equality prioritised across every corner of the government through a cross-departmental …

Top Cabinet minister suggests Brits may have to pay for assisted dying like in Switzerland amid fears new law will heap pressure on broken NHS - as MPs warn they could yet pull their backing for Bill
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Top Cabinet minister suggests Brits may have to pay for assisted dying like in Switzerland amid fears new law will heap pressure on broken NHS - as MPs warn they could yet pull their backing for Bill

Daily Mail  

A senior Cabinet minister today suggested Britons might have to pay for assisted dying in England and Wales following MPs' historic vote in favour of new laws. But it is unclear whether assisted dying will be fully publicly funded - and there are fears it will heap pressure on Britain's already-struggling NHS and courts system. Pat McFadden did not rule …

Opponents of assisted dying bill are already plotting to derail its legislation - with the backing of just 28 MPs needed to defeat it at the next vote
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4 months ago

Opponents of assisted dying bill are already plotting to derail its legislation - with the backing of just 28 MPs needed to defeat it at the next vote

Daily Mail  

Opponents of the assisted dying Bill are plotting to derail its legalisation despite last week's historic vote in Parliament. Health Secretary Wes Streeting was among cabinet ministers to vote against the assisted dying Bill on Friday Deputy PM Angela Rayner also walked down the 'no' lobby. Some MPs were concerned about suggestions that doctors would be able to propose assisted …

Assisted dying: More than 30 MPs who voted in favour of bill could still change their minds, analysis suggests
4 months ago

Assisted dying: More than 30 MPs who voted in favour of bill could still change their minds, analysis suggests

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least 36 MPs who voted in favour of assisted dying …

Assisted dying bill: How did my MP vote?
4 months ago

Assisted dying bill: How did my MP vote?

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy MPs have voted to pass the Terminally Ill Adults Bill, allowing …

All the unanswered questions after MPs back assisted dying in historic vote
4 months ago

All the unanswered questions after MPs back assisted dying in historic vote

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Kim Leadbeater joins supporters in Parliament Square in London after …

After MPs backed assisted dying bill, what happens next?
4 months ago

After MPs backed assisted dying bill, what happens next?

The Independent  

MPs have voted to approve historic legislation that will pave the way for legalising assisted dying in England and Wales for terminally ill patients. open image in gallery Kim Leadbeater speaks as the assisted dying bill passes vote Officially called the Terminally Ill Adults Bill, the legislation has proven divisive since its proposal. First is the committee stage, where MPs …

Assisted dying bill passes after vote, paving the way for historic change
4 months ago

Assisted dying bill passes after vote, paving the way for historic change

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy MPs have taken a historic step towards legalising assisted dying …

Keir Starmer must ensure that concerns about the assisted dying bill are met
4 months ago

Keir Starmer must ensure that concerns about the assisted dying bill are met

The Independent  

It turned out that parliament was ready to make the momentous decision to legalise assisted dying, after all. The majority by which the Terminally Ill Adults Bill was given its second reading – 55 votes – was substantial, and should be enough to carry the bill through its remaining stages in the Commons. Marie Tidball, the new Labour MP for …

Assisted dying law sends the message that the lives of the elderly, terminally ill and disabled are not worth living
4 months ago

Assisted dying law sends the message that the lives of the elderly, terminally ill and disabled are not worth living

The Independent  

As the debate on assisted dying passed its second reading, there was one thing that I could say that I was relieved about: when the voting figures were announced, there was no cheering but a silence that showed how serious this issue is. We are not at that stage yet, but I have said it before and I will say …

British Parliament Supports Assisted Dying
4 months ago

British Parliament Supports Assisted Dying

New York Times  

I’ll still say that we must keep try and keep to the time limit.” “I have been astonished by the number of people who have been in touch with me to tell me about their terminally ill loved ones who have starved themselves to death, and this is currently legal. How can we allow this, but not a compassionate and …

Opponents of assisted dying vow to fight on as Bill clears first hurdle
4 months ago

Opponents of assisted dying vow to fight on as Bill clears first hurdle

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Opponents of assisted dying vowed to fight on after Kim …

British MPs advance contentious assisted dying law
4 months ago

British MPs advance contentious assisted dying law

Hindustan Times  

UK lawmakers voted Friday in favour of assisted dying for terminally ill people in England and Wales, advancing the emotive and contentious legislation to the next stage of parliamentary scrutiny. In this video grab taken from footage broadcast by the UK Parliamentary Recording Unit via the Parliament TV website on November 29, 2024, tellers announce that MPs have approved the …

British Lawmakers Vote In Favor Of Legalizing Assisted Dying
4 months ago

British Lawmakers Vote In Favor Of Legalizing Assisted Dying

Huff Post  

Labour MP Kim Leadbeater speaks to the press during a gathering in favor of the proposal to legalize assisted dying in the U.K. JUSTIN TALLIS via AFP via Getty Images British lawmakers on Friday voted in favor of a landmark bill to legalize assisted dying in the U.K. The bill was introduced by Kim Leadbeater, a lawmaker from the ruling …

UK lawmakers approve assisted-dying bill to grant some terminally ill right to end lives
4 months ago

UK lawmakers approve assisted-dying bill to grant some terminally ill right to end lives

Firstpost  

British lawmakers approved an assisted-dying bill for England and Wales on Friday, advancing the legislation to the next stage of parliamentary review Pro legal assisted dying supporters demonstrate in front of Parliament in London, on Friday. AP British lawmakers approved an assisted-dying bill for England and Wales on Friday, advancing the legislation to the next stage of parliamentary review. “Let’s …

How will MPs vote on assisting dying? Crunching the numbers on whether controversial bill will pass
4 months ago

How will MPs vote on assisting dying? Crunching the numbers on whether controversial bill will pass

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Independent analysed public statements from all 650 MPs, in addition to news reports and …

British MPs to debate contentious assisted dying law
4 months ago

British MPs to debate contentious assisted dying law

Raw Story  

UK lawmakers debated Friday whether to advance divisive and emotive legislation to allow assisted dying for terminally ill people in England and Wales, with a vote expected later in the day. Parliament last debated, and defeated, a euthanasia bill in 2015, but public support for giving terminally ill people the choice to end their lives has since shifted in favor. …

Five arguments for and against legalising assisted dying
4 months ago

Five arguments for and against legalising assisted dying

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Kim Leadbeater opening the debate in favour of her Terminally Ill …

Before voting on assisted dying today, I urge MPs to remember the definition of insanity
4 months ago

Before voting on assisted dying today, I urge MPs to remember the definition of insanity

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In 2016, the year after the …

Historic debate on legalizing assisted dying in England and Wales begins
Top News
4 months ago

Historic debate on legalizing assisted dying in England and Wales begins

Associated Press  

LONDON — British lawmakers started a historic debate Friday on a proposal to help terminally ill adults end their lives in England and Wales, an issue that has divided Parliament as well as the country at large. It’s the first time the House of Commons has had the opportunity to vote on legalizing what some people call “assisted dying” while …

Switzerland, Netherlands, Spain and more… The countries where people have the ‘right to die’
4 months ago

Switzerland, Netherlands, Spain and more… The countries where people have the ‘right to die’

Firstpost  

The United Kingdom is set to debate a controversial bill that will allow assisted dying for terminally ill patients. But things might change if a new bill is approved that allows assisted death of terminally ill people in England and Wales. Netherlands - the first country to legalise assisted dying The Dutch country became the first one to approve and …

MPs to vote on legalising assisted suicide TODAY with decision on major law change on a knife-edge amid splits in all major parties and warnings it is being rushed
4 months ago

MPs to vote on legalising assisted suicide TODAY with decision on major law change on a knife-edge amid splits in all major parties and warnings it is being rushed

Daily Mail  

MPs will vote on whether to legalise assisted suicide in the UK today, with the result on a knife-edge. Dignity in Dying campaigners gather in Parliament Square last month in support of the 'assisted dying bill' Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer confirmed he would vote today, saying he has a ‘huge amount of interest’ in the issue, but he declined …

As UK votes on assisted dying bill, a look at Canada’s Maid law that accounts for 4% of all deaths
4 months ago

As UK votes on assisted dying bill, a look at Canada’s Maid law that accounts for 4% of all deaths

Firstpost  

In Canada, which has allowed assisted dying since 2016, as many as 4% of all deaths were a result of assisted dying, according to government figures The British parliament is set to vote on a bill for assisted dying amid a polarising debate on the subject. Even as the British parliament is set to vote on the assisted dying bill …

Assisted dying vote: UK set for emotional debate and vote in Parliament
4 months ago

Assisted dying vote: UK set for emotional debate and vote in Parliament

CNN  

London CNN — 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. In an open letter to MPs ahead of the vote, Esther Rantzen, a BBC TV presenter with advanced lung cancer …

UK lawmakers vote to allow assisted dying
4 months ago

UK lawmakers vote to allow assisted dying

CNN  

London CNN — British members of parliament have voted to legalize assisted dying, approving 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. In an open letter to MPs ahead of the vote, Esther Rantzen, a BBC TV presenter with advanced lung cancer who …

UK MPs face crucial vote on divisive assisted dying bill
4 months ago

UK MPs face crucial vote on divisive assisted dying bill

Al Jazeera  

Many politicians are still undecided on whether the terminally ill should be allowed to end their lives. Parliament started a second reading of the Terminally Ill Adults bill on Friday, assessing whether mentally competent adults with an incurable illness who have a life expectancy of less than six months should be allowed to end their lives with medical help. Opening …

British lawmakers give initial approval to a bill to allow terminally ill adults to end their lives
Trending News
4 months ago

British lawmakers give initial approval to a bill to allow terminally ill adults to end their lives

LA Times  

Supporters of legalizing assisted dying demonstrate in front of Parliament in London on Friday as British lawmakers debated a bill. British lawmakers gave initial approval Friday to a bill to help terminally ill adults end their lives in England and Wales. She conceded that it’s not an easy decision for lawmakers but that “if any of us wanted an easy …

UK MPs vote to advance assisted-dying bill
Top News
4 months ago

UK MPs vote to advance assisted-dying bill

Al Jazeera  

The vote advances the assisted-dying legislation for England and Wales to the next stage of parliamentary scrutiny. British MPs have given initial approval to a bill to help terminally ill adults end their lives in England and Wales. After an impassioned debate, members of the United Kingdom Parliament approved on Friday the so-called assisted dying bill by a vote of …

British Parliament votes in favour of new bill to legalise assisted dying
4 months ago

British Parliament votes in favour of new bill to legalise assisted dying

India Today  

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. After a passionate debate in the House of Commons, the lower house of parliament, 330 lawmakers voted in favour of …

British lawmakers push forward a divisive bill to legalize assisted dying
4 months ago

British lawmakers push forward a divisive bill to legalize assisted dying

NPR  

British lawmakers push forward a divisive bill to legalize assisted dying toggle caption Dan Kitwood/Getty Images British lawmakers voted to advance a bill that would allow some terminally ill patients the right to end their lives — an issue that has divided both the parliament and region for years. In a 330 to 275 vote, the House of Commons on …

This is no time to rush through a decision on assisted dying
4 months ago

This is no time to rush through a decision on assisted dying

The Independent  

It would be no bad thing if the Terminally Ill Adults Bill were delayed so that the issue could be considered further. The House of Lords may take a different view from that of the Commons – and would be within its rights to do so, given that the proposal was not a manifesto promise. It may be that Britain …

Assisted dying coercion by doctors ‘a significant threat’, warns top consultant
4 months ago

Assisted dying coercion by doctors ‘a significant threat’, warns top consultant

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. She has raised her concerns about the problem of coercion ahead of tomorrow’s historic debate …

Matter of life and death: Here's what both sides have to say on UK's assisted dying bill up for vote soon
4 months ago

Matter of life and death: Here's what both sides have to say on UK's assisted dying bill up for vote soon

Firstpost  

Opponents also fear that legalising assisted dying could erode societal protections for those at risk. Supporters of the bill argue it offers dignity to those nearing the end of life and alleviates unnecessary suffering The assisted dying bill in the UK has led to a heated debate. The Terminally Ill Adults Bill proposes permitting individuals in England and Wales with …

Bill to legalize assisted dying in England and Wales faces heated parliamentary debate
Top News
4 months ago

Bill to legalize assisted dying in England and Wales faces heated parliamentary debate

Associated Press  

LONDON — British lawmakers are expected to vote Friday on a law proposed to help terminally ill adults end their lives. The contentious bill would allow adults expected to have fewer than six months to live to request and be provided with help to end their life, subject to safeguards and protections. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who has previously supported …

I’m an expert in medical ethics – to me, assisted dying is the right idea at the wrong time
4 months ago

I’m an expert in medical ethics – to me, assisted dying is the right idea at the wrong time

The Independent  

What does it mean to you to die a “good” death? People do not die good deaths in Britain today, and it has nothing to do with the lack of access to assisted dying. As a medical ethicist who has built a career arguing for the peoples’ right to make decisions about their own health and bodies, assisted dying is …

U.K. House of Commons to vote on assisted dying
4 months ago

U.K. House of Commons to vote on assisted dying

The Hindu  

The U.K. House of Commons, on Friday, will vote on a bill to allow some terminally ill adults in England and Wales to end their lives under certain circumstances. The Terminally Ill Adults Bill 2024-25 provides terminally ill adults, who have mental capacity and have no more than six months left to live, to request assistance from a physician to …

‘I need the option of ending my life peacefully’: Readers debate assisted dying
4 months ago

‘I need the option of ending my life peacefully’: Readers debate assisted dying

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Assisted Dying Bill has sparked passionate discussion among Independent readers, …

Assisted dying bill splits UK parliament
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4 months ago

Assisted dying bill splits UK parliament

Politico  

The U.K. is the latest among a string of European countries to attempt to permit assisted dying. Irish MPs earlier this year endorsed a parliamentary report calling for assisted dying. Meanwhile, France was debating an assisted dying bill earlier this year, but progress was interrupted due to a snap election. A recent YouGov study showed that 73 percent of Britons …

David Cameron backs assisted dying bill in shock U-turn by former prime minister
4 months ago

David Cameron backs assisted dying bill in shock U-turn by former prime minister

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Former prime minister Lord David Cameron has backed the move to …

We should strive for a better national health service – not a national death service
4 months ago

We should strive for a better national health service – not a national death service

The Independent  

For many of us, the assisted dying debate provokes conflicting emotions. Yet many of us fear that the proposed legislation in the assisted dying bill – known by its full title as the Terminally Ill Adults Bill – could lead to a situation in which the patient’s needs may not be the only factor that is taken into account, and …

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