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.
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.
Families crowdfund as funeral costs hit record high
Bereaved families are turning to crowdfunding and loan sharks as the cost of a traditional funeral jumps 5.3%, the biggest annual rise since 2016. Discover the financial strain and available support.
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.
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.
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.
Lords' 1,000 amendments threaten assisted dying bill
The assisted dying bill, backed by MPs, faces opposition in the House of Lords with over 1,000 tabled amendments. Doctors and a former judge call for an end to the legislative logjam. Read the full debate.
Dad's painful death after Dignitas too expensive
Tim Wardle, 86, campaigned for assisted dying but died in agony, unable to afford Dignitas. His son urges Lords to stop delaying the bill to prevent more suffering.
Dignitas founder dies by assisted suicide aged 92
Ludwig Minelli, founder of Swiss assisted suicide organisation Dignitas, has died by assisted suicide days before his 93rd birthday. Read about his legacy and the UK's assisted dying debate.
Dignitas founder Ludwig Minelli ends own life
Ludwig Minelli, founder of the Dignitas assisted dying clinic, has ended his life at his own facility days before turning 93. Read the full story on this pivotal moment.
Dignitas founder ends life at own clinic aged 92
Ludwig Minelli, founder of Swiss assisted dying organisation Dignitas, has died at 92 in one of his own clinics days before his birthday. Breaking news.
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