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UK's Assisted Dying Bill Faces First Vote in Nine Years Amidst Controversy

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UK's Assisted Dying Bill Faces First Vote in Nine Years Amidst Controversy
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  • UK to vote on assisted dying bill; first time in 9 years.
  • Labour MP Kim Leadbeater introduces assisted dying bill.
    • Bill allows terminally ill adults to choose assisted dying.
    • Patients must be 18+ and mentally capable for eligibility.
    • Two doctors and High Court judge must approve requests.
    • Process requires self-administration of life-ending drugs.
    • PM Keir Starmer backs MPs' free vote; ethical concerns raised.
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