Jersey approves plans to allow assisted dying for terminally ill adults

The chief executive of the Dignity in Dying campaign, said: ‘Today’s vote is a victory for compassion and common sense.’ Photograph: Christian Keenan/PA

Jersey is to move ahead with allowing assisted dying for people with a terminal illness after a vote in its parliament on Wednesday.

Legislation is expected to be brought before the island’s states assembly by the end of 2025, and an assisted dying service for residents to be in place by mid-2027.