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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Kim Willsher

France to draw up draft end-of-life bill after citizens back assisted dying

Convention members pose for a photograph in Paris
Convention members pose for a photograph in Paris on Monday. Photograph: Mohammed Badra/EPA

Emmanuel Macron has instructed the government to look at whether euthanasia or assisted dying should be permitted in France after a citizens’ convention voted in favour.

He said a draft bill would be produced by the end of summer and also promised a “10-year plan” on end-of-life care. “Our system of support for the end of life remains ill-adapted to contemporary requirements,” he said.

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