US EditionIsle of Man to become first of British Isles to legalise assisted dying
- The Isle of Man will become the first location in the British Isles to legalize assisted dying after its parliament's upper chamber approved the Assisted Dying Bill.
- The Bill allows terminally ill residents who have lived on the island for five years and have a life expectancy of no more than 12 months to request assistance in ending their lives.
- Dr Alex Allinson introduced the Bill in 2022 and expressed hope it will become law later this year and be implemented by 2027.
- Allinson noted that people have been trying on the Isle of Man for the last 20 years to provide dignity and autonomy for those facing an imminent death.
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Isle of Man becomes first parliament in British Isles to pass assisted dying legislation
The Isle of Man is poised to become the first region in the UK to legalise assisted dying, after a bill passed its final parliamentary obstacle before receiving royal assent.
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MPs voted in favour of the assisted dying bill today (Picture: TOLGA AKMEN/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) The Isle of Man has become the latest part of the world to back the legalisation of assisted dying, after a bill passed both branches of the island’s legislature. People who have lived on the island for five years or more, have a terminal illness with a prognosis of 12 months or less, and who have a ‘settled intention’ to die will be eligible. A …
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