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UK papers concerned about assisted suicide BillLeading British newspapers have warned against Westminster assisted suicide legislation, following a series of alarming developments.
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Dismay as Leadbeater drops High Court Judge from Assisted Suicide BillA number of MPs have expressed their dismay after it emerged that the requirement for a High Court Judge to sign off someone’s assisted suicide is being dropped from the Leadbeater Bill.
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Labour MPs criticise Kim Leadbeater and the assisted suicide bill
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Leadbeater Bill dangers rehearsed at Westminster
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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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Press Releases
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Assisted suicide: What can we expect in 2025?
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Up to 30 MPs may withdraw support for assisted suicide Bill
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Govt provides funding boost for hospices in EnglandHospices 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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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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Canadian coroner records 428 assisted suicide rule breaches in Ontario since 2018Ontario’s chief coroner, Dr Dirk Huyer, has reported 428 cases of doctors and nurses breaching guidelines on assisted suicide since 2018.
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Inventor pledges to bring Sarco suicide pod to the UK if Assisted Suicide laws are passed
Dr Philip Nitschke, the controversial creator of the Sarco suicide pod, has pledged to introduce the device to the UK if assisted suicide laws are passed.
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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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