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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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Assisted suicide law could be "lethal weapon" for domestic abusers - expertsExperts on domestic abuse have warned MSPs that assisted suicide legislation before the Scottish Parliament is a threat to victims, saying a law change could provide a "lethal weapon" to abusive men.
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Assisted Suicide Committee rejects safeguard for people with Down’s SyndromeIn the latest controversy surrounding the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life Bill), MPs have rejected calls to add in an additional safeguard to protect people with Down’s Syndrome.
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Isle of Man Moves Closer to Legalising Assisted Suicide
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Bid to rule out anorexia from Assisted Suicide Bill rejected
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Assisted Suicide Bill hit by new problems over lack of psychiatristsKim Leadbeater's assisted suicide bill has been hit by fresh problems after concerns were raised over psychiatrist shortages.
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UK papers concerned about assisted suicide Bill
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Labour MPs criticise Kim Leadbeater and the assisted suicide bill
Four Labour MPs have emailed their parliamentary colleagues with a stinging rebuke of Kim Leadbeater, the sponsor of the proposed assisted suicide bill.
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Leadbeater Bill dangers rehearsed at WestminsterA range of concerns associated with Westminster assisted suicide plans have been rehearsed before MPs.
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Doctors oppose proposed changes to assisted suicide lawA coalition of UK doctors has raised concerns over proposed changes to assisted suicide laws in England and Wales.
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Assisted suicide: What can we expect in 2025?In November, a majority of MPs backed an assisted suicide Private Members’ Bill from Labour MP Kim Leadbeater. This vote received wide coverage in the media. However, this is by no means…
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Up to 30 MPs may withdraw support for assisted suicide BillUp to 30 MPs who initially supported the assisted suicide Bill may withdraw their backing in the forthcoming parliamentary vote, citing concerns over potential coercion and the role of medical professionals.
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Govt provides funding boost for hospices in England
Hospices in England have been promised a funding boost of £100 million in a move welcomed by the sector.
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Concern over assisted suicide Bill scrutiny biasOpponents of assisted suicide have warned of bias on a committee tasked with scrutinising a Westminster Bill.
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