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The term is over, the summer has begun. At least, it has for most Members of Parliament. But not for the Secretary of State for Health, Wes Streeting. He is facing what…
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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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Dad survives five years after terminal cancer diagnosis, raising doubts over assisted suicide BillMatt Eamer, a father-of-two from Surrey, was told in 2020 he had just months to live after being diagnosed with advanced bowel cancer.
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Assisted suicides in Switzerland increase by 825% since 2003Assisted suicide has risen dramatically in Switzerland, increasing by 825% since 2003, with recent data showing a disproportionate impact on women and elderly citizens.
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Church of England urged to resist assisted suicide law
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Lib Dem MP complains that he is denied communion after Assisted Suicide voteAn MP has complained that his Catholic priest is denying him communion after he voted in favour of Kim Leadbeater’s Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.
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No Funds for assisted suicide service, says Wes StreetingHealth Secretary Wes Streeting has confirmed there is no budget for an assisted suicide service, despite the Bill narrowly passing a vote in the House of Commons last week.
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Assisted Suicide Bill passes by 314-291Kim Leadbeater’s Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill has passed at Third Reading by 314-291. The Bill will allow anyone over the age of 18 who has received a terminal diagnosis…
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MPs return to the Commons to continue Report Stage
MPs returned to the House of Commons today for a second day of Report Stage on Kim Leadbeater’s Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life Bill).
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Assisted suicide Bill 'deeply dangerous', says palliative care specialistA leading palliative care consultant has urged MPs to reject the UK’s proposed assisted suicide legislation, calling it “not fit for purpose” and “deeply dangerous”.
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Assisted suicide implant invented for dementia patientsDr Philip Nitschke, inventor of the Sarco suicide pod, has unveiled plans for a controversial new device: an implantable 'kill switch' that would allow people diagnosed with dementia to end their lives…
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Support for Assisted Dying Bill weakens as more MPs withdraw backingLiberal Democrat MP Brian Mathew has confirmed he will vote against the Assisted Dying Bill at its next Commons stage, citing unanswered concerns and fears about pressure on vulnerable people nearing the…
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