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UK Parliament rejects euthanasia bill
The British House of Commons has rejected a bill that would legalize assisted medical euthanasia for adults with terminal illnesses in England and Wales, where Members of Parliament voted against it by a margin of 286 to 270. The legislation aimed to permit individuals who were expected to have less than six months to live to choose assisted death after receiving approval from a panel of experts. This vote comes after previous attempts by MPs to pass similar legislation, which received significant support in Parliament but failed to be enacted due to obstructed discussions in the House of Lords. MP Lauren Edwards expressed her belief that public opinion in Britain supports amending the law, considering the current legal framework to be harsh and unjust. She mentioned that a new law will be introduced, but at a slower pace than anticipated. Unlike his predecessor, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak indicated that he would not support the bill and called for improvements in social care services before such legislation is debated.
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