Jersey approves plans to allow assisted dying for terminally ill adults

Legislation expected to be brought by end of 2025, with service for residents in place by mid-2027

Jersey is to move ahead with allowing assisted dying for people with a terminal illness after a vote in its parliament on Wednesday.

Legislation is expected to be brought before the island's states assembly by the end of 2025, and an assisted dying service for residents to be in place by mid-2027.