British lawmakers give initial approval to bill allowing terminally ill adults to end their lives
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Members of Parliament approved the so-called assisted dying bill by a vote of 330 to 275, signaling their approval in principle for the bill. The vote sends the bill to further scrutiny in Parliament.
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Members of Parliament approved the assisted dying bill by a vote of 330 to 275. The vote signals lawmakers’ approval in principle for the bill, which is now sent on to further scrutiny in Parliament before it faces a final vote by lawmakers.
The House of Commons in London voted on Friday for an assisted dying bill, legislation that would let terminally ill adults in England and Wales seek medical assistance to end their lives.
Members of Parliament approved the so-called assisted dying bill by a vote of 330 to 275, signaling their approval in principle for the bill. The vote sends the bill to further scrutiny in Parliament.
