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UK Parliament Prepares for Historic Vote on Assisted Dying Bill Amid Mixed Reactions

Labour MP Kim Leadbeater's bill to legalize assisted dying will face parliamentary vote with varied opinions from MPs on November 29.

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Labour MP Kim Leadbeater has introduced the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill to legalize assisted dying in England and Wales. The bill allows adults over 18, diagnosed with terminal illness and expected to die within six months, to request assistance, with safeguards including approval by two doctors and a High Court judge. Critics express concerns over potential coercion and the adequacy of palliative care, while proponents advocate for dignity in death. The debate on the bill is set for November 29, marking the first parliamentary consideration of assisted dying since 2015.

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