British lawmakers push forward a divisive bill to legalize assisted dying

Campaigners in Parliament Square in favor of the proposed bill to legalize assisted dying, on Oct. 16 in London.

In a historic vote, lawmakers advanced a bill that would grant the option of assisted dying to those in England and Wales with a terminal diagnosis and a life expectancy of six months or less.

(Image credit: Dan Kitwood)



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