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Bad deaths scar families for ever': what terminally ill people want you to know about assisted dying

Maddie Cowey, diagnosed with incurable sarcoma at 18, manages her cancer through clinical trials. At 27, she's stable and prioritizing quality of life.

Public health

First place in British Isles set to approve right to die

The Isle of Man is on the verge of legalizing assisted dying for terminally ill adults.

Mental health

You can let go now': inside the hospital where staff treat fear of death as well as physical pain

Palliative care prioritizes symptom relief for terminally ill patients over curative treatment, addressing both physical and emotional concerns.

Healthcare

The NHS is spending a fortune giving people a death they don't want

The UK no longer leads in end-of-life care, raising concerns about patient support and systemic healthcare issues.

UK politics

Isle of Man Parliament passes assisted dying bill

UK politics

Assisted dying adverts to be banned if service legalised, Kim Leadbeater says

UK politics

Give terminally ill people choice in how they die, MSP urges Scottish parliament

UK news

5 months ago

First place in British Isles set to approve right to die

The Isle of Man is on the verge of legalizing assisted dying for terminally ill adults.

Mental health

You can let go now': inside the hospital where staff treat fear of death as well as physical pain

Palliative care prioritizes symptom relief for terminally ill patients over curative treatment, addressing both physical and emotional concerns.

Healthcare

The NHS is spending a fortune giving people a death they don't want

The UK no longer leads in end-of-life care, raising concerns about patient support and systemic healthcare issues.

UK politics

Isle of Man Parliament passes assisted dying bill

UK politics

Assisted dying adverts to be banned if service legalised, Kim Leadbeater says

UK politics

Give terminally ill people choice in how they die, MSP urges Scottish parliament

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fromAeon

2 weeks ago

Philosophy

Why medically assisted dying should be legalised | Aeon Essays

UK politics

MPs have personal beliefs, but also solemn duties: that's why they must reject the assisted dying bill this week | Gordon Brown

fromAeon

2 weeks ago

Philosophy

Why medically assisted dying should be legalised | Aeon Essays

UK politics

MPs have personal beliefs, but also solemn duties: that's why they must reject the assisted dying bill this week | Gordon Brown

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UK politics

Starmer pushes back at Streeting doubts over budget for assisted dying

UK politics

Wes Streeting questions affordability of setting up NHS assisted dying service

UK politics

Starmer pushes back at Streeting doubts over budget for assisted dying

UK politics

Wes Streeting questions affordability of setting up NHS assisted dying service

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#reproductive-rights

High court judge approval for assisted dying cases scrapped by MPs

The removal of High Court approval for assisted dying applications in the proposed legislation marks a pivotal change in UK law.

Have your say: Has the assisted dying bill been strengthened or lost its safeguards?

The Independent emphasizes the need for accessible journalism amid pivotal issues like reproductive rights and assisted dying legislation.

France latest country to vote on assisted dying measures in lethal medication' bill

France's Assembly votes on a bill for assisted dying, highlighting a significant shift in end-of-life debates in Europe.

The questions still unanswered over assisted dying bill ahead of MPs' final vote

The Independent emphasizes the importance of quality journalism, especially during critical societal debates, and seeks public donations to support its work.

UK politics

Adverts for assisted dying to be debated by MPs as bill returns to Parliament

UK politics

Assisted dying bill will pressure vulnerable to end lives early, campaigners warn

High court judge approval for assisted dying cases scrapped by MPs

The removal of High Court approval for assisted dying applications in the proposed legislation marks a pivotal change in UK law.

Have your say: Has the assisted dying bill been strengthened or lost its safeguards?

The Independent emphasizes the need for accessible journalism amid pivotal issues like reproductive rights and assisted dying legislation.

France latest country to vote on assisted dying measures in lethal medication' bill

France's Assembly votes on a bill for assisted dying, highlighting a significant shift in end-of-life debates in Europe.

The questions still unanswered over assisted dying bill ahead of MPs' final vote

The Independent emphasizes the importance of quality journalism, especially during critical societal debates, and seeks public donations to support its work.

UK politics

Adverts for assisted dying to be debated by MPs as bill returns to Parliament

UK politics

Assisted dying bill will pressure vulnerable to end lives early, campaigners warn

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French MPs to examine two bills on end-of-life care and assisted dying

France splits end-of-life care law into two bills: one for assisted dying and one for palliative care, to be debated separately in May.

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France's National Assembly backs assisted dying bill on first reading

France's National Assembly has passed a bill allowing lethal medication for adults with incurable illnesses, reflecting growing public demand for end-of-life options.

UK politics

For, against, undecided: Three GPs give their views on assisted dying

UK politics

No budget for assisted dying service, Streeting says

UK politics

Assisted dying: up to 12 people a day in England and Wales may use service after 10 years

UK news

Hospices are at centre of debate over assisted dying bill - what do they think?

French MPs to examine two bills on end-of-life care and assisted dying

France splits end-of-life care law into two bills: one for assisted dying and one for palliative care, to be debated separately in May.

fromeuronews

France's National Assembly backs assisted dying bill on first reading

France's National Assembly has passed a bill allowing lethal medication for adults with incurable illnesses, reflecting growing public demand for end-of-life options.

UK politics

For, against, undecided: Three GPs give their views on assisted dying

UK politics

No budget for assisted dying service, Streeting says

UK politics

Assisted dying: up to 12 people a day in England and Wales may use service after 10 years

UK news

Hospices are at centre of debate over assisted dying bill - what do they think?

more#end-of-life-care

#uk-parliament

At least five more MPs have decided to vote against UK assisted dying bill

A number of MPs have shifted from abstaining to voting against the assisted dying bill, raising concerns among its supporters.

UK politics

MPs to debate assisted dying bill again after major changes

UK politics

MPs opposed to assisted dying criticise distasteful' Esther Rantzen claims

UK politics

Two huge issues - and MPs are making up their own minds

At least five more MPs have decided to vote against UK assisted dying bill

A number of MPs have shifted from abstaining to voting against the assisted dying bill, raising concerns among its supporters.

UK politics

MPs to debate assisted dying bill again after major changes

UK politics

MPs opposed to assisted dying criticise distasteful' Esther Rantzen claims

UK politics

Two huge issues - and MPs are making up their own minds

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UK politics

Half of people fear timing of assisted dying law alongside benefits cuts, poll shows

UK politics

Top KC claims assisted dying bill not compatible with human rights convention

UK politics

Fears assisted dying bill could be defeated as MPs warn tide is turning'

UK politics

More than 50 Labour MPs demand delay to Friday's final Commons assisted dying vote

UK politics

Half of people fear timing of assisted dying law alongside benefits cuts, poll shows

UK politics

Top KC claims assisted dying bill not compatible with human rights convention

UK politics

Fears assisted dying bill could be defeated as MPs warn tide is turning'

UK politics

More than 50 Labour MPs demand delay to Friday's final Commons assisted dying vote

MPs scrap judge sign-off in assisted dying bill

The High Court judge's approval requirement for assisted dying has been removed to enhance the bill's robustness.

MP attempts to gag criticism of assisted dying committee after Down Syndrome vote

Concerns over protecting vulnerable populations surfaced after a controversial amendment on assisted dying was voted down.

UK news

5 months ago

Domestic violence victims must be included in the assisted dying debate, campaigners say

Assisted dying legislation may unintentionally pressure victims of coercive control into suicide, warn charities.

Assisted dying law thrown into doubt as plans for rollout delayed by two years

The assisted dying law in England and Wales will now be implemented in 2029, coinciding with the next general election.

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French lawmakers approve assisted dying bill

France's National Assembly has approved a controversial right-to-die bill, backed by strong public support, marking a significant legislative step for assisted dying.

French deputies set for first vote on assisted dying bill

France's assisted dying bill, supported by Macron, seeks to allow euthanasia for those in incurable suffering, pending parliamentary approval.

MPs scrap judge sign-off in assisted dying bill

The High Court judge's approval requirement for assisted dying has been removed to enhance the bill's robustness.

MP attempts to gag criticism of assisted dying committee after Down Syndrome vote

Concerns over protecting vulnerable populations surfaced after a controversial amendment on assisted dying was voted down.

UK news

5 months ago

Domestic violence victims must be included in the assisted dying debate, campaigners say

Assisted dying legislation may unintentionally pressure victims of coercive control into suicide, warn charities.

Assisted dying law thrown into doubt as plans for rollout delayed by two years

The assisted dying law in England and Wales will now be implemented in 2029, coinciding with the next general election.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

French lawmakers approve assisted dying bill

France's National Assembly has approved a controversial right-to-die bill, backed by strong public support, marking a significant legislative step for assisted dying.

French deputies set for first vote on assisted dying bill

France's assisted dying bill, supported by Macron, seeks to allow euthanasia for those in incurable suffering, pending parliamentary approval.

UK politics

Growing number of MPs changing their mind on assisted dying

UK politics

Assisted deaths could top 4,000 a year within decade

UK politics

Growing number of MPs changing their mind on assisted dying

UK politics

Assisted deaths could top 4,000 a year within decade

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France politics

French parliament prepares to vote on legalising assisted dying

UK politics

Doctor criticises lightweight' assessment of impact of assisted dying

UK politics

Kim Leadbeater urges MPs to back palliative care amendment to assisted dying bill

French parliament prepares to vote on legalising assisted dying

France is moving towards legalizing assisted dying under strict conditions, potentially becoming one of the most regulated euthanasia laws in Europe.

Doctor criticises lightweight' assessment of impact of assisted dying

Assisted dying legislation may disproportionately affect disadvantaged communities, raising significant concerns about unchecked implications for minority and disabled populations.

UK politics

Kim Leadbeater urges MPs to back palliative care amendment to assisted dying bill

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#uk-legislation

MPs to debate assisted dying bill following changes UK politics live

The assisted dying bill will be debated today, impacting the potential future of legislation allowing terminally ill adults to seek assisted dying.

UK politics

More protections have been added to assisted dying bill, says Kim Leadbeater

MPs to debate assisted dying bill following changes UK politics live

The assisted dying bill will be debated today, impacting the potential future of legislation allowing terminally ill adults to seek assisted dying.

UK politics

More protections have been added to assisted dying bill, says Kim Leadbeater

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Not a single person shied away': how a year chronicling end-of-life stories changed one photographer

Kingma's collaboration on The Power of Choice allowed him to confront his fear of death and provided a unique insight into the lives of those who chose assisted dying.

Photography

On the Agenda: What's happening in France this week

The National Assembly debates a law on end-of-life care, including bills on assisted dying and palliative care, reflecting evolving attitudes towards dignity in death.

France politics

Swinney will not support assisted dying in Scotland

"I have agonised over my decision... changing the law would alter the relationship between doctor and patient and could put pressure on vulnerable individuals."

UK politics

Photography

My parents holding hands after their assisted deaths: Martin Roemers' most personal photograph

Assisted dying allowed my parents to exit life together, reflecting their deep bond and desire to avoid separation in death.

Labour MPs want to delay assisted dying vote to focus on local elections

Labour MPs are delaying the assisted dying bill's vote, prioritizing local election campaigning over the sensitive issue's parliamentary debate.

Mental health

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