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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Aine Fox

Assisted dying can correct injustice says Leadbeater, as opponents warn of risks

Parliament will debate the assisted dying Bill on Friday (James Manning/PA) - (PA Wire)

Parliament has a chance to “correct injustice and reduce human suffering” when it debates assisted dying, the MP behind the Bill said – but opposition campaigners have warned of “inevitable abuse, pressure, coercion and mistakes”.

The divisive issue is being debated in the Commons on Friday for the first time in almost a decade – having been voted down by MPs in 2015.

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