MPs to be given historic vote on England and Wales assisted dying bill

Labour MP Kim Leadbeater says bill will give terminally ill adults choice and ensure stronger protections for loved ones• Too many people have been condemned to die in misery and pain. My assisted dying bill can change thatThe legalisation of assisted dying in England and Wales appeared to take a decisive step forward after it was announced a bill will come before MPs this month that could give people a choice about end of life care.The Labour MP Kim Leadbeater said her private member’s bill would give terminally ill, eligible adults a choice at the end of life to shorten their dying and ensure stronger protection for them and their loved ones after their death. Continue reading...

MPs to be given historic vote on England and Wales assisted dying bill

Labour MP Kim Leadbeater says bill will give terminally ill adults choice and ensure stronger protections for loved ones

Too many people have been condemned to die in misery and pain. My assisted dying bill can change that

The legalisation of assisted dying in England and Wales appeared to take a decisive step forward after it was announced a bill will come before MPs this month that could give people a choice about end of life care.

The Labour MP Kim Leadbeater said her private member’s bill would give terminally ill, eligible adults a choice at the end of life to shorten their dying and ensure stronger protection for them and their loved ones after their death.

Continue reading...