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Jersey votes to approve assisted dying, as a similar UK bill stalls in House of Lords
Jersey's law permits assisted dying for terminally ill adults with residency and life-expectancy criteria, making it the second British Isles jurisdiction to legalise this, after the Isle of Man.
- Jersey approved an assisted dying law with 32 politicians voting in favor and 16 against.
- Terminally ill Jersey resident Pirozzolo said the law reform was "badly needed" to allow "compassion, choice and dignity at the end of life".
- Deputy Sir Philip Bailhache voted against the law, citing ethical concerns and potential unforeseen impacts on Jersey's community.
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This legislation is, however, awaiting the approval of King Charles III. This vote in Jersey comes at a time when similar legislation, which would apply in England and Wales, seems to be deadlocked at Westminster Palace.
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Jersey votes to approve assisted dying, as a similar UK bill stalls in House of Lords
The island of Jersey has voted to legalize assisted dying for some terminally ill adults, as a similar bill stalls in the U.K. Parliament.
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