Assisted Dying Bill 'Law for Rich' Row Over Legal Aid Ban
Baroness Coffey's amendment to block legal aid for assisted dying court applications ignites a 'law for the rich' storm. Read the latest from the Lords debate.
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Assisted Dying Bill at Risk in House of Lords
The landmark assisted dying legislation is in peril as peers table over 1,000 amendments, risking the Bill's failure due to time constraints before Parliament's spring deadline.
Assisted Dying Bill in Peril Amid Lords Scrutiny
The landmark assisted dying legislation is at risk of failing due to time constraints, as peers table more than 1,000 amendments. Will the House of Lords allow scrutiny to become sabotage?
Lords' Assisted Dying Debate Risks £2m Taxpayer Bill
A marathon House of Lords debate on the Assisted Dying Bill, with over 1,000 amendments, may cost taxpayers nearly £2 million. Read the latest on this contentious legislation.
Doctor's painkiller dose fuels assisted dying debate
A retired cardiologist reveals giving a 'very large dose' to end suffering, backing the assisted dying bill after witnessing 'grotesque' deaths. Read his powerful testimony.
Doctor backs assisted dying bill after 'horrific' deaths
Retired cardiologist Dr Liam Hughes reveals giving a 'very large dose' of painkillers to end suffering, urging support for the assisted dying bill to prevent 'grotesque' deaths.
MP: Lords' 'Crackpot' Amendments Block Assisted Dying Bill
Labour MP and ex-surgeon Peter Prinsley condemns House of Lords 'filibuster' with over 1,000 amendments to delay right-to-die legislation. He urges Commons to extend session.
MP slams Lords 'crackpot' amendments to right-to-die bill
Labour MP and ex-surgeon Peter Prinsley urges the government to stop Lords 'filibustering' the assisted dying bill with over 1,000 'bonkers' amendments. Read the full story.
House of Lords grants more time to Assisted Dying bill
The House of Lords has unanimously agreed to allocate more time to the Assisted Dying bill after accusations of 'time-wasting' and 'filibustering' threatened its passage. Read the latest on this critical debate.
Assisted Dying Bill gets more time after Lords delay row
The House of Lords has unanimously agreed to allocate more time to the Assisted Dying bill after accusations of 'time-wasting' and 'filibustering' threatened its passage. Read the latest on this critical debate.
Suicide kit seller Miles Cross jailed for 14 years
Miles Cross sentenced to 14 years for selling lethal substances online. He refused to help police identify at-risk victims. Read the full shocking details of the case.
Peers resume assisted dying battle as time runs short
Peers resume their fight over assisted dying laws this week, with supporters demanding more time to pass the bill. Lord Falconer seeks extended debates amid fears of sabotage and over 1,000 amendments.
Friend with cancer talks of suicide: Should I tell?
A Guardian reader faces a profound ethical dilemma after a terminally ill friend reveals a stockpile of fatal pills. Expert advice from a clinical psychologist on navigating confidentiality, depression, and end-of-life fears.
Friend's terminal cancer and suicide plan: a dilemma
A reader faces an agonising ethical dilemma after a terminally ill friend reveals a stockpile of fatal pills. Experts advise on balancing confidentiality, support, and the law. Read the full advice.
Assisted Dying Bill Could Be Scuppered by Lords
Lord Falconer warns peers are trying to 'talk out' the assisted suicide bill with over 1,000 amendments. He clashes with the incoming Archbishop of Canterbury. Will the bill run out of time?
Archbishop warns assisted dying law is 'unsafe'
The incoming Archbishop of Canterbury warns the new assisted suicide bill is unsafe, fearing cancer patients may choose death over treatment due to poor care. Read the full analysis.
Archbishop-Elect: Assisted Dying Law 'Unsafe'
The incoming Archbishop of Canterbury warns the assisted suicide bill is unsafe, fearing cancer patients may choose death over treatment due to poor care. Read the full analysis.
Actress Claire Brosseau sues Canada for right to assisted suicide
Canadian actress Claire Brosseau, after battling severe mental illness for over 30 years, is suing the government for the right to die under the MAiD programme. Read her harrowing story.
Actress Claire Brosseau Sues Canada for Right to Assisted Suicide
Canadian actress Claire Brosseau, after battling severe mental illness since age 14, is suing the government for the right to die under the MAiD programme. Her case fuels a heated national debate.
Widow with MND backs assisted dying after husband's death
Barbara Shooter, diagnosed with motor neurone disease after her husband's assisted death in Switzerland, supports new UK bill. She condemns Lords' 'filibustering' tactics.
Pope 'Very Disappointed' by Illinois Assisted Suicide Law
Pope Leo XIV criticises his home state's new 'Deb's Law' on assisted dying, calling for greater respect for life. The move puts the Vatican at odds with a growing US trend.
Pope criticises Illinois assisted suicide law approval
Pope Leo XIV expresses profound disappointment after his home state of Illinois legalises medically assisted suicide. Read his call for greater respect for life.
Dr Nitschke unveils new 'Kairos Kollar' assisted dying device
Controversial euthanasia campaigner Dr Philip Nitschke demonstrates his latest invention, the Kairos Kollar, at a workshop in the Netherlands. Explore the device's design, legal implications, and the ongoing debate over assisted suicide.
Streeting silent on safety of assisted dying Bill
Health Secretary Wes Streeting refused to guarantee the safety of proposed assisted dying laws, citing a 'postcode lottery' in palliative care. Read the full report on the controversial Bill.
Government Ends Energy Bill Rebate Scheme
Treasurer Jim Chalmers confirms the £7bn energy rebate programme will not be extended into 2026, marking an end to direct bill relief. Discover the government's next steps for cost of living support.
Assisted Dying Bill Delayed by 1,100+ Lords Amendments
Peers accused of 'delaying tactics' as over 1,100 amendments threaten to run down the clock on Kim Leadbeater's assisted dying legislation. Will the controversial bill survive?
Strictly's Arlene Phillips on Dignitas and Alzheimer's fear
Strictly Come Dancing legend Dame Arlene Phillips, 82, opens up about her father's dementia battle and her own wish to consider assisted dying if diagnosed. Read her heartfelt interview.
Leaked report questions Labour's neutrality on assisted dying
Labour MP Dame Meg Hillier brands leaked 2023 policy note 'hugely disappointing' as the assisted dying bill returns to the Lords. Read the full story on the internal party rift.
Leaked Labour note reveals assisted dying plan
A leaked Labour policy note from November 2023 reveals discussions on using a Private Member's Bill to legalise assisted dying, raising fresh questions about Sir Keir Starmer's influence. Read the full story.
NSW to cut e-bike power and speed after fatal crash
New South Wales announces strict new e-bike regulations, halving power and speed limits, following a rider's death in a collision with a garbage truck. Read the full details.
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