MPs will on Friday have to make one of the biggest decisions of their careers - whether or not to back assisted dying. The proposed law would make it legal for over-18s who are terminally ill to be given medical assistance to end their own life in England and Wales.

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A proposed law would let terminally ill people in England and Wales choose to end their life.

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Who would be eligible and when could a service be up and running if the law was passed?

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Assisted dying: what is the law in other countries?

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Assisted dying: What is in the legislation?

PARIS — UK lawmakers will debate on Friday a new bill to legalize assisted dying in England and Wales that has sparked concern among opponents about its implications. In Europe several countries already allow the terminally ill to receive help to end their lives. Here is a round-up of the situation on the continent: Dutch first In 2002, the Netherlands became the first country in the world to legalize active euthanasia, whereby doctors administe…

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European countries that allow assisted dying

MPs will vote on a bill to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill adults in England and Wales at Westminster on Friday.

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As MPs vote on assisted dying bill at Westminster, what is the law in Scotland?

"Not all suffering can be alleviated, even with the best medical care. For some, assisted dying represents not a rejection of life, but one final act of dignity and a humane response to unmanageable pain."

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Assisted dying debate is one that leaves me conflicted

THE Commons today considers one of the biggest potential social changes in Britain since the legalisation of abortion.

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