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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Aine Fox

Isle of Man takes further step towards legalising assisted dying

The Isle of Man’s parliament has taken a further step towards legalising assisted dying (Alamy/PA) -

Campaigners have hailed a “historic” step on the Isle of Man, as it edged closer to potentially becoming the first part of the British Isles to legalise assisted dying.

The House of Keys voted on various amendments to the assisted dying Bill before sending it back to the upper chamber – known as the legislative council – next month, from where it could be sent for royal assent.

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