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Well it’s been a dramatic start to the year. No, I’m not talking about the England’s Cricket Team’s disappointing defeat in the 5th Test in Sydney, but about geopolitical events around the…
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States of Jersey approve first reading of assisted suicide billJersey States have approved the first reading of the island’s Assisted Dying Bill. This follows the decision in May 2024 to approve the introduction of assisted suicide in the States of Jersey.
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Senior MSP withdraws backing for assisted suicide bill in ScotlandA senior member of the Scottish Parliament has withdrawn their support for Liam McArthur’s legislation for assisted suicide in Scotland, and other MSPs are believed to be considering changing their stance as…
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Poll suggests public support peers voting down assisted suicide bill
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Campaigners ask for extra time to consider Assisted Suicide Bill
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Peers granted more time to scrutinise assisted suicide bill
The House of Lords has been given another 10 days to discuss the Leadbeater Bill on assisted suicide after fears they would run out of time. During the current committee stage peers…
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New Inquiry launched into pimping websites across Northern Ireland
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Scottish Govt urged to reject extreme abortion proposals
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Big majority of Peers speak out against assisted suicide
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Chorus of criticism as Peers debate assisted suicide Bill
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Peers table record number of amendments to assisted suicide bill
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Assisted suicide bill branded unsafe by disability and human rights expertsWeek two of the House of Lords Select Committee hearings on the Assisted Suicide Bill has drawn strong warnings from medical, legal, and disability advocates who say the legislation poses serious risks…
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Ex-Chief Coroner: Assisted Dying Bill risks hiding abuse without coroner oversightAssisted deaths should not bypass coronial investigation, the former chief coroner for England and Wales has told a House of Lords committee.
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Hospices in England at risk due to financial pressuresAround 40% of hospices in England could be forced to make cuts in patient care if new funding is not secured in the coming months. This would put half of children’s hospices…
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Assisted Suicide Bill to go to House of Lords Selected CommitteeMembers of the House Lords concluded the debate at Second Reading of Kim Leadbeater’s Terminally Ill Adult (End of Life) Bill today.
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J.K. Rowling Opposes Assisted Dying Amid House of Lords DebateAuthor J.K. Rowling has announced she no longer supports the legalisation of assisted suicide, citing serious concerns about the potential for coercion.
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Peers debate assisted suicide Bill
Today, Members of the House of Lords considered the Terminally Ill Adult (End of Life) Bill at second reading.
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Canada considers euthanasia for severely ill newbornsCanada is facing renewed controversy over its expanding euthanasia laws, following a proposal from the Quebec College of Physicians to permit euthanasia for severely ill newborn babies.
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