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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Brian Melley

Bill to legalize assisted dying in England and Wales faces heated parliamentary debate

Britain Assisted Dying - (Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

British lawmakers are expected to vote Friday on a law proposed to help terminally ill adults end their lives.

The contentious bill would allow adults expected to have fewer than six months to live to request and be provided with help to end their life, subject to safeguards and protections.

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