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Lola Christina Alao,Sian Baldwin and Rachael Davies

What is assisted dying and where is it legal? New Bill gives Esther Rantzen 'glimpse of hope'

Esther Rantzen has said she has “caught a glimpse of hope” after a fresh attempt to legalise assisted dying was laid before parliament.

Lord Falconer of Thoroton will introduce a Private Members’ Bill in the House of Lords that would allow terminally ill adults with six months or less to live to end their lives.

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