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Assisted dying to be debated in Commons for first time in two years next month after 140k sign official petition
Assisted dying will debated in the House of Commons on the 4th July 2022, the Petitions Committee announced today.
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Dignity in Dying statement on the Royal College of Nursing assisted dying debate
Nurses have a valuable role to play in the assisted dying debate, and yesterday’s vote demonstrates the RCN’s commitment to engaging constructively in it and truly representing the range of views among its members.
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Assisted dying bill set for Isle of Man after landslide vote today
A private member’s bill on assisted dying will be tabled in the Isle of Man after a landslide vote in its parliament this afternoon (Tuesday 24 May 2022), as Jersey and Scotland also consider legislation and with a debate expected in the House of Commons in the coming weeks.
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Assisted dying set for Commons debate after petition smashes 100k signature target
An official government petition calling for a change in the law on assisted dying has today smashed its target of 100,000 signatures in order to be considered for a debate in the House of Commons.
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Islanders eager for Jersey to lead the way on assisted dying, consultation finds
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Suicide risk for terminally ill people more than double general population, ONS data indicates
New ONS data commissioned to inform assisted dying debate indicates serious patient safety implications of current law
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Patient safety impact of assisted dying ban can no longer be ignored
Dignity in Dying responds to recent cases of deaths by and attempts of suicide by terminally ill people and loved ones, amid ongoing CPS consultation on suicide pacts and mercy killings and upcoming ONS data on suicides by terminally ill people
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Dignity in Dying statement on inquest into the death of Max Mosley
Former Formula One boss Max Mosley ended his own life after learning his cancer was terminal, Westminster Coroner’s Court heard on Tuesday.
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Parliamentary Progress on Assisted Dying Blocked by Government in House of Lords