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Unlikely alliances and concerns over vulnerable people’s rights have led to fierce debate and ethical uncertainty

‘I would like to dispel all the myths around assisted dying, that people could be coerced. That it’s against God. I would just like people to know it is a dignified choice.’ These were the words of assisted dying campaigner Dawn Voice-Cooper, who chose to share her death with the…

Commons Leader Lucy Powell said the Government will work with MPs to make the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill ‘operable’.

Labour MP Marsha de Cordova made the remarks as she responded to questions on behalf of the Church of England.

The Equality and Human Rights Commission said Parliament needs adequate time to scrutinise the proposed legislation.

Exclusive: The former health secretary told The Independent he can remember the moment he changed his mind on assisted dying

Ex-PM, who previously feared vulnerable people may be pressured to end lives, says legislation has ‘extremely strong’ safeguards

PM has faced criticism for refusing to reveal his stance ahead of the crunch vote

As Canada releases its latest statistics, we look at which other countries allow seriously ill people to request medical help to end their lives early

Who would be eligible and when could a service be up and running if the law was passed?

The controversial issue is also being considered in Scotland, Jersey and the Isle of Man.