Assisted Dying
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During a visit to Lourdes, Pope Leo XIV condemned medically assisted death as false compassion while facing ongoing clerical abuse scandals in France.
UK lawmakers defeat bill to legalise assisted dying
Lawmakers have rejected the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill by 286 votes to 270, halting efforts to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales.
MPs reject assisted dying bill in narrow House of Commons vote
MPs voted down the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill by 286 votes to 270, dealing a definitive setback to assisted dying campaigners.
Andy Burnham prioritises social care reform over assisted dying debate
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced that comprehensive adult social care and palliative care reform will take precedence over any legislative changes to assisted dying.
French National Assembly approves assisted dying bill after long debate
France’s National Assembly has approved a restrictive assisted dying bill for terminally ill adults, marking a milestone in the nation's end-of-life debate.
Jersey to legalise assisted dying after receiving Royal Assent
The Assisted Dying (Jersey) Law 2026 has been granted Royal Assent, paving the way for a clinical service to launch on the island by late 2027.
Assisted dying bill to fail in House of Lords after running out of time
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill will formally fail this parliamentary session following extensive amendments. MP Kim Leadbeater plans to reintroduce the measure in the next session.