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UK Lawmakers Give Initial Approval to Assisted Dying Bill for Terminally Ill Adults

British lawmakers have approved the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, allowing terminally ill adults to choose assisted dying under strict safeguards.

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UK lawmakers voted 330 to 275 in favor of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, marking a significant step toward permitting assisted dying for terminally ill adults. The bill, which requires patients to have less than six months to live, aims to provide choice while ensuring safeguards against coercion. Emotional debates highlighted experiences of suffering and ethical concerns. The legislation will undergo further scrutiny in Parliament, with an uncertain path ahead as discussions continue on the implications for healthcare and vulnerable populations.

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