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Jersey Makes History: Assisted Dying Law Approved in Landmark British Isles Decision

In a momentous decision, the island of Jersey has become the first jurisdiction in the British Isles to approve an assisted dying law. This landmark vote by the States Assembly signals a significant s...

Feb 27, 2026 4 min read

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Assisted Dying Bill Faces Imminent Defeat: Peer Calls for Lords' Rethink

A proposed bill to legalise assisted dying in the UK is unlikely to pass Parliament without significant changes in approach from the House of Lords, a leading peer has warned. The warning comes amid o...

Jan 30, 2026 3 min read

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UK Assisted Dying Bill Faces Stalemate Amidst Lords' Traditional Stance

A prominent peer has warned that the Assisted Dying Bill currently before the House of Lords has 'no hope' of passing unless peers significantly alter their traditional legislative approach. This crit...

Jan 29, 2026 5 min read