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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Zoë Fritz and Sally Barker

Voices: The burden of assisted dying should not be placed on doctors like us

Most people in our society wish to see assisted dying legalised in the UK. And so, correctly, it is a current matter of debate in the Houses of Parliament.

Today, the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill is due to return to the House of Commons. Various proposed amendments will be discussed concerning the detail of how assisted dying would be carried out – including which safeguarding steps are needed.

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