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Exploring UK's Assisted Dying Law

PHOTO COLLECTION: Britain Assisted Dying

Doctor Geri Hignett protests against a change in the law on assisted dying outside the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh, ahead of the debate and vote on the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill Tuesday,

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How could the assisted dying law work in Scotland?

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What is in Scotland's divisive assisted dying bill and is it likely to become law?

Assisted dying Bill at risk of collapse

Charlie Dewhirst, the Conservative MP for Bridlington and the Wolds, previously abstained from voting but has since decided to vote against assisted dying.

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Assisted dying bill: religious MPs were more likely to oppose law change in first round of voting

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How could assisted dying laws change across the UK?

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Scottish parliament approves assisted dying bill in key vote

The Scottish parliament voted on Tuesday in favour of a bill that would allow people living in Scotland with a terminal illness to take their own lives, bringing the proposal a step closer to becoming a reality in the country.

Royal College of Psychiatrists says it cannot support assisted dying bill

MSPs backed the general principles of assisted dying as psychiatrists raised "serious concerns" over Bill. | ITV National News

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Sir Keir Starmer hints for first time how he'll vote on assisted dying bill

Sir Keir Starmer has signalled he will continue to support the assisted dying bill as it returns to the House of Commons this week. The Prime Minister has remained steadfastly neutral on the matter, as the Government has insisted it should be decided by a conscience vote.

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GPs warn Scotland's assisted dying plans 'not fit for purpose' in call for opting in

GPs have called for an opt in system for doctors rather than medics having to actively object to participate in assisted dying procedures.

Is the tide really turning against assisted dying?

A BBC survey of GPs also found a majority were opposed, although it was not a representative sample. BBC News sent more than 5,000 GPs a questionnaire; “more than 1,000 GPs replied, with about 500 telling us they were against an assisted dying law and about 400 saying they were in favour”.

Assisted dying: how do health workers feel?

The Royal College of GPs says its members have "real concerns" about the practical and legal implications of allowing assisted dying in England and Wales, although remain “neutral” on the issue in principle. MPs will continue debating the bill in the Commons on Friday - a separate bill for Scotland has passed its initial vote.