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In 2016, Canada’s Minister of Justice introduced a bill that had many similar features to Kim Leadbeater’s bill currently before the UK Parliament. Since then, Canada has become the euthanasia capital of…
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Tom Tugendhat warns assisted suicide laws could become a "cost-saving" measureShadow Security Minister, Tom Tugendhat has expressed discomfort with assisted suicide laws, warning they could be misused as a "cost-saving" measure rather than prioritising proper care for vulnerable individuals.
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Belgium woman euthanised by pillowA Belgian doctor and two nurses are being investigated for allegedly ending a woman's life by suffocating her with a pillow.
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First person dies using Switzerland's new suicide podThe following information may be distressing for readers.
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Davey: Assisted suicide would make people feel like a burdenLiberal Democrat Leader Sir Ed Davey MP has expressed his concerns about assisted suicide, as pressure mounts for a fresh vote on the issue.
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Uefa partnership with big gambling will harm fans - expert warnsA decision by footballing authority Uefa to partner with a major gambling company will harm fans, a public health expert has warned.
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Govt urged not to fast-track assisted suicide lawFast-tracking an assisted suicide law through parliament by Christmas would be "cynical and perilous", CARE's CEO has warned.
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Govt bolsters Online Safety Act to curb revenge pornThe UK Government has classified the sharing of so-called revenge porn has as the most serious type of offence under the Online Safety Act.
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Police harmfully distracted by "hate crime incidents", watchdog warnsPolice officers are recording too many "hate crime incidents" and becoming involved in cases involving hurt feelings, the police watchdog has warned.
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Life-affirming message of the Paralympics should make assisted suicide unthinkable – CAREAssisted suicide denies the idea, central to the Paralympic Games, that every human being has intrinsic dignity and value, CARE for Scotland has said.
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Health Secretary suggests UK not ready for assisted suicideThe state of end of life care in the UK means the country is not ready for assisted suicide, the Health and Social Care Secretary has said.
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