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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?

Kim Leadbeater defends legislation ahead of crunch vote on Friday

The Independent analysed public statements from all 650 MPs to find how many will likely vote for or against the assisted dying bill tomorrow, reports Alicja Hagopian

Four former prime ministers have said they are opposed to the legislation although none will have a vote on Friday.

Conservative leader says there needs to be a ‘plan not just a promise’ beyond leaving the ECHR

Dame Esther, who is terminally ill, has been a strong advocate for changing the law to allow dying adults to take their own lives in limited circumstances, without fear of their families being prosecuted for helping them

Exclusive: Dr Liam Fox has warned that the safeguards included in the bill are ‘completely false’ – his intervention follows opposition from Boris Johnson, Theresa May and Liz Truss and polling that reveals public concern over whether the NHS is fit to deliver assisted dying

Lib Dem Munira Wilson is concerned about the process over what could be a ‘monumental change in legislation’.