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Well it’s been a dramatic start to the year. No, I’m not talking about the England’s Cricket Team’s disappointing defeat in the 5th Test in Sydney, but about geopolitical events around the…
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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 Bill
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Govt provides funding boost for hospices in England
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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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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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New poll shows on assisted suicide, public want safety prioritised over…
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Rates of euthanasia increase for fifth year running in Canada
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MPs who backed assisted suicide bill have concerns
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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 passedDr 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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Diane Abbott and Edward Leigh unite against assisted suicide billLabour MP Diane Abbott and Conservative MP Edward Leigh – as mother and father of the House – have united against the proposed assisted dying bill, arguing it poses significant risks.
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Eating disorder patients could qualify for assisted suicide, experts warnExperts have raised concerns that thousands of eating disorder patients, predominantly women, could qualify for assisted suicide under Kim Leadbeater’s 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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