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Leading academic experts in health, end-of-life care, and the legal system have signed an open letter opposing the assisted dying bill introduced by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, which would allow the NHS to assist individuals in ending their lives. The bill, supported by strict safeguards such as approval from two doctors and a judge, has sparked concerns about potential coercion of vulnerable individuals. Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson and other prominent figures have expressed reservations about the bill’s ethical and legal complexities, questioning the need for the proposed changes and the adequacy of the parliamentary process.
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