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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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Rates of euthanasia increase for fifth year running in CanadaThe rate of medical assistance in dying (MAiD) in Canada increased for the fifth consecutive year, with 15,300 people opting for euthanasia in 2023, accounting for 4.7% of all deaths – marking…
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MPs who backed assisted suicide bill have concernsMPs have backed the Assisted Dying Bill in its first Commons vote in nearly a decade, with a majority of 55.
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CARE signs joint faiths letter against assisted suicideCARE's CEO has signed a joint letter against assisted suicide with leaders of different faith groups.
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Diane Abbott and Edward Leigh unite against assisted suicide bill
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Five hours is 'sufficient time' for assisted suicide debate, says StarmerThe upcoming debate on the UK’s proposed assisted dying legislation has sparked controversy as MPs are allotted only five hours to discuss the complex issues surrounding this bill.
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Another Labour Minister to oppose assisted suicide billChief Secretary to the Treasury, Darren Jones, has confirmed he will not support the upcoming bill to legalise assisted suicide.
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Disabled advocates say title of assisted suicide bill is ‘misleading’Disabled campaigners from Buckinghamshire Disability Service (BuDS) are criticising the name of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, arguing it hides its true purpose of legalising assisted suicide.
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Senedd opposes assisted suicide motionThe Welsh Parliament has rejected a call for assisted suicide in England and Wales.
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Poor, lonely and homeless opting for assisted death in Canada
Poor, lonely, and homeless Canadians are opting for state-assisted deaths due to their circumstances, a major report has found.
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Commons to debate assisted suicide in NovemberNew assisted suicide legislation will be debated at Westminster before Christmas, it's been confirmed.
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Cabinet ministers split on assisted suicide billMPs are backing a bill to legalise assisted suicide in England and Wales, with hopes of securing a Commons vote by Christmas.
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