Isle of Man

In 2026, the Isle of Man became the second Crown Dependency to legalise assisted dying

The Assisted Dying Bill completed its passage through Tynwald in March 2025, making the Isle of Man the first parliament in the UK and Crown Dependencies to approve an assisted dying law. Tynwald agreed further amendments strengthening the Bill’s safeguards in June 2026 and received Royal Assent – passing it into law – in October 2026.

The law in the Isle of Man

The law will allow adults who have lived on the island for at least five years, who have a terminal illness with a life expectancy of 12 months or less, and who have a clear and settled intention to end their life, to request an assisted death. Every request will be subject to strict eligibility assessments, medical oversight and independent post-death review.

The law on assisted dying

Helping someone die by suicide is a crime in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. It can mean a prison sentence of up to 14 years.