Peers defend scrutiny of assisted dying bill as duty
House of Lords members assert their rigorous examination of the assisted dying bill represents proper constitutional oversight, not obstruction. Learn how this debate affects legislation.
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Joanna Lumley on death and growing older at 79
Absolutely Fabulous star Joanna Lumley, 79, opens up about her views on death, sharing funeral plans and poignant poetry. Discover her profound reflections on life.
Gov Plan: More People to Die at Home, Not Hospital
The UK government unveils a major plan to reform end-of-life care, allowing more people to choose to die at home. The move aims to end the 'postcode lottery' and prevent traumatic hospital deaths.
Assisted Dying Bill Could Spark NHS Exodus
A leading KC warns the assisted dying Bill offers no legal protection for objecting GPs, risking an NHS staff exodus. Read the full legal analysis and its implications.
Lords face 'fearmongering' claims over 1,000 dying bill amendments
Frustrated campaigners accuse the House of Lords of 'fearmongering' as amendments to the Assisted Dying Bill surpass 1,000, potentially delaying the law for decades. Discover the human stories behind the debate.
UK's Companion Voices Sing for the Dying
Discover how Companion Voices provides musical comfort to people at life's end across England. This gentle service offers profound support through song. Learn more about this moving initiative.
Lords block assisted dying bill in democratic outrage
Unelected peers are filibustering the assisted dying bill with hundreds of amendments, blocking the will of the elected Commons and public opinion. This democratic outrage must end.
Sophie Turner: Assisted dying bill risks eating disorder patients
Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner urges Lords to pause assisted dying bill, warning it poses a serious threat to people with eating disorders who could recover with proper care.
Assisted Dying Bill Drives Palliative Care Funding Talks
As Parliament debates assisted dying legislation, a £100m hospice investment and improved end-of-life care choices take centre stage. Discover how this affects UK families.
Lords accused of sabotaging assisted dying bill
Exclusive: House of Lords faces public outrage as poll reveals 60% oppose blocking assisted dying bill after Commons approval. Terminally ill campaigners warn of existential crisis for unelected chamber.
Terminally ill grandmother urges peers on assisted dying
An 82-year-old with an inoperable brain tumour urges House of Lords peers to show compassion and support the Terminally Ill Adults Bill for assisted dying choice.
Record 900 amendments tabled for assisted dying Bill
The House of Lords debates the assisted dying Bill amid warnings against delay tactics. With over 900 amendments tabled, peers are urged to respect the democratic mandate. Read the latest.
Surgeon laughs over 'sacrificing grannies' assisted dying remarks
Consultant neurosurgeon Dr Henry Marsh chuckled when questioned about his controversial 'sacrificing grannies' comments during a Parliamentary committee on assisted dying. Read the full story.
Peers table 942 amendments to halt assisted dying bill
House of Lords faces democratic crisis as peers attempt to filibuster assisted dying legislation with nearly 1,000 amendments. Critics warn move undermines Commons mandate.
Dying Man's Plea as Lords Flood Assisted Dying Bill
Terminally ill patients fear the Assisted Dying Bill is being sabotaged by a record 942 Lords amendments. Read their heartbreaking plea for a peaceful death.
Dignitas widow finds peace amid assisted dying debate
Louise Shackleton, investigated after husband's assisted death, speaks of finding peace as Lords debate historic bill that could legalise assisted dying in England and Wales.
Hospice Chaplain Reveals What Dying Patients Really Ask
An experienced hospice chaplain shares the profound wisdom from patients facing their final days, revealing the universal question that unites us all when confronting mortality.
Dying: A Memoir Stage Adaptation Fails to Satisfy
Benjamin Law's theatrical adaptation of Cory Taylor's acclaimed memoir about mortality struggles to translate the book's poignant reflection to the stage, leaving audiences and critics unsatisfied.
Antiques Roadshow expert emotional over father's dying wish
In a heart-wrenching Antiques Roadshow episode, specialist John Sandon becomes emotional while revealing the incredible story behind his late father's dying wish and a precious collection of Worcester porcelain.
What happens to your body after death?
A fascinating medical exploration reveals the extraordinary biological processes that occur from the moment the heart stops beating to the final stages of decomposition.
Victoria Labor needs One Nation for assisted dying bill
In a dramatic political twist, Victoria's Labor government has been forced to rely on One Nation and crossbench MPs to pass controversial voluntary assisted dying legislation after a major factional split within its own party.
Ex-Minister's assisted dying buffer zones face backlash
Ex-Green minister Patrick Harvie's controversial proposal for 150-metre protest buffer zones around assisted dying facilities sparks heated debate in Scottish Parliament, with critics warning of free speech implications.
UK End-of-Life Care Crisis Exposed in Damning Report
A damning new report exposes critical gaps in UK end-of-life care, with terminally ill patients facing unacceptable delays and inadequate support during their final days.
Pathologist: Assisted Dying Safeguards Too Weak
Exclusive: Britain's former top forensic expert warns that proposed assisted dying laws could see panels similar to those investigating Harold Shipman making life-or-death decisions with inadequate protections for vulnerable patients.
Widow: Legalise assisted dying after husband's agony
A grieving widow shares her husband's final days of unbearable pain and calls for urgent law reform on assisted dying in Britain.
Colombia legalises assisted dying in Supreme Court ruling
In a groundbreaking move, Colombia's Supreme Court has expanded euthanasia rights, making it the first Latin American nation to legalise assisted dying for non-terminally ill patients. Discover the implications of this historic judgement.
No prosecution for wife in assisted dying case
A British woman will not face criminal charges after travelling with her terminally ill husband to a Swiss assisted dying clinic, in a landmark decision that reignites the debate over UK end-of-life laws.
Widow cleared in Dignitas husband death case
A British widow breathes relief as prosecutors drop her criminal case after accompanying her terminally ill husband to Dignitas for an assisted death. Read the emotional story of love and legal limbo.
Dying paedophile's shocking final wish revealed
Convicted child sex offender Daniel Hume made a controversial dying wish from his hospital bed in New South Wales, revealing his unrepentant stance and raising serious questions about offender rehabilitation.
Brandreth's emotional final visit to Esther Rantzen
This Morning's Gyles Brandreth shares poignant details of his last visit to Dame Esther Rantzen before her assisted dying journey, revealing their emotional final conversation and unwavering friendship.
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