Tag: Legalizing assisted dying
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...
Supporting Assisted Dying: Matt Hancock Calls on MPs to Take Action
Matt Hancock, the former health secretary, is calling on Members of Parliament to support the assisted dying bill proposed by Kim Leadbeater. He shared a touching story of a constituent who suffered from terminal...
Ensuring Safeguards: Assisted Dying Bill Imposes Jail Terms for Coercion
A historic bill is being proposed to legalize assisted dying with strict safeguards in place. The bill emphasizes the need for patients to be over 18, mentally capable, terminally ill with a prognosis of...