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It is just under a year and a half ago that I found myself writing a piece called ‘A Black Friday’.
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Bid to rule out anorexia from Assisted Suicide Bill rejectedMPs have rejected proposals to prevent people with anorexia from accessing Assisted Suicide under Kim Leadbeater’s Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, despite concerns being raised from a number of charities…
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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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Major wins in regulation of online pornography
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Scottish Parliament rejects Assisted Suicide Bill
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CARE for Scotland urges MSPs to reject assisted suicide ahead of…
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CARE for Scotland comment: Royal College of Psychiatrists switches to oppose…
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Leadbeater Bill dangers rehearsed at Westminster
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Doctors oppose proposed changes to assisted suicide law
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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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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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