Isle of Man to become first of British Isles to legalise assisted dying
The Assisted Dying Bill needs royal assent before it becomes law. It would see adults who have resided on the Isle of Man for five years and who have a terminal illness with a life expectancy of no more than 12 months being allowed to use the service.
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Campaigners for and against the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill outside Westminster in November. Pic: PA
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