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Definitions

assisted dying

NOUN
provision of a humane death
Synonyms
STRONG
assisted suicide
WEAK
euthanasia

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Proposed legislation to introduce assisted dying in England and Wales is set to run out of time to become law when a final debate ends in the House of Lords on Friday.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

A separate bill that would have legalised assisted dying in Scotland was rejected by the Scottish Parliament in March.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Their relationship also had its tensions, with the late Argentine criticising the inclusion of abortion in the French constitution, and Macron's proposal to introduce assisted dying in France.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

They urged Sir Keir Starmer to make more time for the bill to be debated but the government has said it is "neutral on the matter of assisted dying and the passage of the bill".

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

According to government data, 426 requests for assisted dying were granted in 2024, the most recent year available.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026