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assisted dying

NOUN
provision of a humane death
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Canada extended assisted dying to patients who were not terminally ill five years ago, after two people with disabilities mounted a legal battle for access to the programme.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

She has asked an Ontario court to exempt her from the current law and grant her access to medically assisted dying.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

MPs approved a bill which would have legalised assisted dying in England and Wales.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

The Scottish Parliament, with its one chamber, decided to reject assisted dying.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

A proposed law to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales will run out of time on Friday, almost 17 months after MPs first voted in favour of it.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026




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