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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Aine Fox

Assisted dying law faces crunch Parliament vote amid fierce debate on end-of-life choice

Parliament is set to reconsider controversial assisted dying legislation on Friday, with MPs voting on proposals described by critics as "actively dangerous" and by supporters as offering "compassion and choice".

Under the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, adults in England and Wales given fewer than six months to live could seek an assisted death, subject to approval by two doctors and an expert panel.

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