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MPs vote in favour of allowing assisted dying in England and Wales after emotional Commons debate

The UK Parliament is set to debate and vote on the issue of assisted dying, following a petition that garnered over 200,000 signatures, pushing for a change in the current law which criminalizes the act. The debate, scheduled for April 29, 2023, in the House of Commons, comes after significant public and political interest, highlighted by cases like that of Dame Esther Rantzen, who has publicly supported the legalization of assisted dying due to her terminal illness. The discussion will explore the ethical, legal, and moral dimensions of allowing terminally ill, mentally competent adults to legally end their lives with medical assistance. While there is considerable public support for reform, opposition remains strong from various groups, including religious organizations and some medical professionals, who argue against it on ethical grounds. The outcome of this debate could potentially lead to a free vote in Parliament, influencing future legislative changes on this sensitive topic.

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