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Assisted dying bill clears first hurdle in Scotland
Scotland has taken a step closer to legalising assisted dying after an emotional five hour parliamentary debate and a close vote. But the bill proposing the changes faces further hurdles and ...
Huge assisted dying battle looms as future of bill hangs in balance
The Bill, backed by the Daily Express Give Us Our Last Rights campaign, would allow adults over 18 who are terminally ill and ...
Doctors raise concerns over assisted dying Bill ahead of return to Parliament
The Bill, which relates to England and Wales, will come before MPs in the House of Commons on Friday for its report stage.
Tears as MSPs back assisted suicide by 14 votes
The Bill, proposed by Liberal Democrat MSP Liam McArthur, was passed by 70 votes to 56 following nearly five hours of debate ...
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We need more than community goodwill to secure good mental health
Since 2001, the Mental Health Foundation has been leading the annual Mental Health Awareness Week throughout the UK, with a focus on ...
Royal College of Psychiatrists condemns Assisted Dying Bill as Commons votes loom - after Holyrood gave initial backing to Scots version of law
The controversial legislation is due back in Parliament on Friday as MPs kick of the so-called 'report stage' of scrutiny.