Assisted death

Supporters of the assisted dying law for terminally ill people hold a banner, on the day British lawmakers are preparing to vote on the bill, in London, Britain. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes
Europe

UK parliament votes for assisted dying, paving way for historic law change

The vote puts Britain on course to follow Australia, Canada and other countries, as well as some US states, in permitting assisted dying

People in support of assisted dying hold placards as they gather outside the Parliament as British lawmakers debate the assisted dying law, in London, Britain, November 29, 2024. REUTERS/Mina Kim
Europe

British lawmakers give initial support to assisted dying bill

A disability campaigner demonstrates outside the Houses of Parliament in London on April 29, 2024 during a gathering in favour of the proposals to legalise assisted suicide in the UK. File Photo: Ben Stansall / AFP
Europe

European countries that allow assisted dying

People in support of assisted dying hold placards as they gather outside the Parliament as British lawmakers debate the assisted dying law, in London, Britain, November 29, 2024. REUTERS/Mina Kim
Europe

British lawmakers prepare to vote on assisted dying

The Supreme Court building is pictured in Ottawa March 21, 2014. REUTERS/Chris Wattie/File Photo
World+Biz

Canada prepares to expand assisted death amid debate