Tag: Assisted dying debate
Analysis suggests over 30 MPs who voted for assisted dying may reconsider position
At least 36 Members of Parliament who previously voted in favor of assisted dying legislation are now indicating that they may reconsider their position in the future, according to a recent analysis. The bill,...
Aftermath of MPs’ Vote on Assisted Dying Bill: What Comes Next?
MPs have voted to approve the assisted dying bill at a second reading, but the journey to becoming law is far from over. What happens next for parliament, the government, Kim Leadbeater, and the...
Debate Erupts as MP Questions Winter Fuel Payment Cut in Assisted Dying Discussion
During a recent assisted dying debate in the House of Commons, Independent MP Adnan Hussain stirred controversy by questioning Labour's decision to cut winter fuel payments for some terminally ill pensioners. His comments, which...
The Value of Good Dying: Gordon Brown Reflects on Daughter’s Death
Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown recently shared a deeply personal reflection on his opposition to the legalisation of assisted dying. He revealed that the death of his newborn daughter, Jennifer, in 2002 was a...
End of Life Care Commission Supported by Former Prime Minister in Assisted Dying Discussion
A recent poll has shown that nearly seven out of ten people support the idea of establishing a commission to examine end-of-life care in the UK before a decision is made on assisted dying....
Challenges in End-of-Life Care Management in England and Wales: Doctors’ Concerns on Assisted Dying
The challenges in end-of-life care management in England and Wales are becoming increasingly apparent, with doctors raising concerns about the ability of current services to meet the rising demand. Palliative care doctors, in particular,...