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Assisted Dying Bill Faces Crucial Vote Amidst Strong Public Support
A UK bill legalizing assisted dying faces a crucial vote on Friday, despite strong public support (77% since 1983) and the Royal College of GPs' shift to a neutral stance; opponents, including religious groups and some MPs, are employing delaying tactics.
Assisted Dying Bill Faces Crucial Vote Amidst Strong Public Support
A UK bill legalizing assisted dying faces a crucial vote on Friday, despite strong public support (77% since 1983) and the Royal College of GPs' shift to a neutral stance; opponents, including religious groups and some MPs, are employing delaying tactics.
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56% Bias Score
Assisted Dying Bill Passes First Vote in Scottish Parliament
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur's assisted dying bill passed its first vote in the Scottish Parliament by 70 to 56, following previous unsuccessful attempts in 2010 and 2015, reflecting a potential shift in public and parliamentary opinion on end-of-life choices.
Assisted Dying Bill Passes First Vote in Scottish Parliament
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur's assisted dying bill passed its first vote in the Scottish Parliament by 70 to 56, following previous unsuccessful attempts in 2010 and 2015, reflecting a potential shift in public and parliamentary opinion on end-of-life choices.
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40% Bias Score
Assisted Dying Bill Faces Setback as MPs Shift Votes
At least five MPs who previously abstained on Kim Leadbeater's assisted dying bill will vote against it at the next stage in the Commons, raising concerns among proponents, despite two MPs publicly declaring their vote change and the bill previously passing with a 55-vote majority. MPs will debate a...
Assisted Dying Bill Faces Setback as MPs Shift Votes
At least five MPs who previously abstained on Kim Leadbeater's assisted dying bill will vote against it at the next stage in the Commons, raising concerns among proponents, despite two MPs publicly declaring their vote change and the bill previously passing with a 55-vote majority. MPs will debate a...
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36% Bias Score
France Debates Assisted Dying and Palliative Care
The French National Assembly is debating two bills on end-of-life care: one on palliative care, and another, more controversial, on assisted dying, with a vote scheduled for May 27th. The assisted dying bill passed a committee vote 28-15 and faces over 3000 amendments.
France Debates Assisted Dying and Palliative Care
The French National Assembly is debating two bills on end-of-life care: one on palliative care, and another, more controversial, on assisted dying, with a vote scheduled for May 27th. The assisted dying bill passed a committee vote 28-15 and faces over 3000 amendments.
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48% Bias Score
Scotland Passes Assisted Dying Bill's First Vote
The Scottish Parliament's Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill passed its initial vote (70-56), allowing terminally ill, mentally competent adults to seek medical help to end their lives under strict conditions, pending further parliamentary stages.
Scotland Passes Assisted Dying Bill's First Vote
The Scottish Parliament's Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill passed its initial vote (70-56), allowing terminally ill, mentally competent adults to seek medical help to end their lives under strict conditions, pending further parliamentary stages.
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40% Bias Score
Scotland Debates Assisted Dying Bill Amidst Concerns Over Coercion and Palliative Care
The Scottish Parliament is debating a bill to legalize assisted dying, with supporters citing compassion and choice, while opponents raise concerns about coercion and inadequate palliative care; a crucial vote will determine the bill's future.
Scotland Debates Assisted Dying Bill Amidst Concerns Over Coercion and Palliative Care
The Scottish Parliament is debating a bill to legalize assisted dying, with supporters citing compassion and choice, while opponents raise concerns about coercion and inadequate palliative care; a crucial vote will determine the bill's future.
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44% Bias Score
UK Parliament to Debate Assisted Dying Bill Amidst Concerns
The UK Parliament is set to debate the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, legalizing assisted dying in England and Wales, despite concerns from the Royal College of Psychiatrists about inadequate safeguards for the mentally ill; Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Keir Starmer suppor...
UK Parliament to Debate Assisted Dying Bill Amidst Concerns
The UK Parliament is set to debate the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, legalizing assisted dying in England and Wales, despite concerns from the Royal College of Psychiatrists about inadequate safeguards for the mentally ill; Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Keir Starmer suppor...
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56% Bias Score
Assisted Dying Bill Sparks Concerns Over Vulnerable Populations in Scotland
Professor June Andrews, a geriatric care expert, strongly criticizes Scotland's recently approved Assisted Dying Bill, warning of its potential to endanger vulnerable populations due to insufficient palliative care and support for carers, citing concerns about coercion and expansion beyond its initi...
Assisted Dying Bill Sparks Concerns Over Vulnerable Populations in Scotland
Professor June Andrews, a geriatric care expert, strongly criticizes Scotland's recently approved Assisted Dying Bill, warning of its potential to endanger vulnerable populations due to insufficient palliative care and support for carers, citing concerns about coercion and expansion beyond its initi...
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68% Bias Score
Scottish Parliament Backs Assisted Dying Bill
The Scottish Parliament's initial vote in favor of assisted dying legislation passed by 70 to 56, marking a substantial shift in political opinion, although the bill needs amendments and still may not become law; MSPs shared deeply personal experiences during impassioned but respectful debate.
Scottish Parliament Backs Assisted Dying Bill
The Scottish Parliament's initial vote in favor of assisted dying legislation passed by 70 to 56, marking a substantial shift in political opinion, although the bill needs amendments and still may not become law; MSPs shared deeply personal experiences during impassioned but respectful debate.
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16% Bias Score
France Debates Assisted Dying Amidst Palliative Care Crisis
The French parliament is debating two bills on palliative care and assisted dying for terminally ill adults, sparking intense political debate and highlighting a significant gap in palliative care access, affecting nearly 180,000 patients annually.
France Debates Assisted Dying Amidst Palliative Care Crisis
The French parliament is debating two bills on palliative care and assisted dying for terminally ill adults, sparking intense political debate and highlighting a significant gap in palliative care access, affecting nearly 180,000 patients annually.
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40% Bias Score
Scotland Advances Assisted Dying Bill Despite Leadership Opposition
The Scottish Parliament voted 70 to 56 to advance a bill legalizing assisted dying for terminally ill adults, despite opposition from prominent party leaders, including the current and former First Ministers, following months of pre-legislative scrutiny and days before a similar vote in England and ...
Scotland Advances Assisted Dying Bill Despite Leadership Opposition
The Scottish Parliament voted 70 to 56 to advance a bill legalizing assisted dying for terminally ill adults, despite opposition from prominent party leaders, including the current and former First Ministers, following months of pre-legislative scrutiny and days before a similar vote in England and ...
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44% Bias Score
Scottish Assisted Dying Bill Faces Key Vote Amidst High-Profile Opposition
Scottish Parliament to vote on assisted dying bill today, with key figures including First Minister John Swinney and Labour leader Anas Sarwar opposing the legislation due to concerns about coercion and the definition of terminal illness; a similar bill in England and Wales faces delays.
Scottish Assisted Dying Bill Faces Key Vote Amidst High-Profile Opposition
Scottish Parliament to vote on assisted dying bill today, with key figures including First Minister John Swinney and Labour leader Anas Sarwar opposing the legislation due to concerns about coercion and the definition of terminal illness; a similar bill in England and Wales faces delays.
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44% Bias Score
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