assisted dying

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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

Brosseau wants to die by medically assisted dying, also known as euthanasia and in Canada, under the acronym MAID.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

MPs approved a bill which would have legalised assisted dying in England and Wales.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

The assisted dying debate is complicated and difficult.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Proposed legislation to introduce assisted dying in England and Wales is set to run out of time to become law when a final debate ends in the House of Lords on Friday.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026