assisted dying
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The Liberal Democrat MP for St Ives previously voted in favour of assisted dying, and said he "probably has a dozen subjects" for a Private Members Bill.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
Brosseau wants to die by medically assisted dying, also known as euthanasia and in Canada, under the acronym MAID.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
Canada extended assisted dying to patients who were not terminally ill five years ago, after two people with disabilities mounted a legal battle for access to the programme.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
A separate bill that would have legalised assisted dying in Scotland was rejected by the Scottish Parliament in March.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
Supporters of assisted dying have said they will try and reintroduce the bill if they are successful in the Private Members' Bill ballot.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
