MPs urged to give people ‘choice and dignity’ as assisted dying debate begins
by Eleni Courea Political correspondent from World news | The Guardian on (#6SK1N)
Critics say the bill is too flawed and question whether the NHS is ready for impact of such a change in the law
Kim Leadbeater urged MPs to give people choice, autonomy and dignity at the end of their lives" as she opened a landmark debate on legalising assisted dying.
The backbench Labour MP, who has brought forward a bill that would apply in England and Wales, said fresh consideration of the issue was long overdue".
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