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Church of England urged to resist assisted suicide lawThe Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, has called on the Church of England to “withstand and even turn back” public support for assisted dying, warning it risks claiming “an authority over death…
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White House condemns UK assisted dying Bill as “state-sponsored suicide”The White House has once again criticised Britain after MPs voted in favour of legislation to legalise assisted suicide, describing the move as “state-sponsored suicide” and warning it undermines the sanctity of…
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No Funds for assisted suicide service, says Wes Streeting
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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
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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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France's National Assembly votes to legalise assisted suicideFrance’s National Assembly has passed a highly controversial Bill that would legalise assisted suicide, marking a significant shift in the country’s approach to end-of-life care.
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Assisted Suicide Bill to return on 13 June
Kim Leadbeater’s Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill will return to the House of Commons in June, after the sheer volume of potential amendments slowed down the process at Report Stage.…
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‘Compelling reasons for every MP to vote against assisted suicide Bill’, says charityParliamentarians are being urged to oppose Westminster assisted suicide legislation as is set to return to the House of Commons for further debate.
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CARE for Scotland responds to 'deeply sad' assisted suicide voteCARE for Scotland has extended solidarity to disabled Scots after MSPs voted to progress a Holyrood assisted suicide bill.
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Royal College of Psychiatrists withdraws support for Assisted Dying BillThe Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych) has formally withdrawn its support for the Assisted Dying Bill currently under consideration in England and Wales, citing serious concerns about its potential impact on vulnerable…
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