Bill to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill ‘is safest choice’, argues MP

Labour MP Kim Leadbeater has introduced a bill to legalise assisted dying for mentally competent adults with a life expectancy of six months or less in England and Wales, requiring approval from two doctors and the High Court. The proposed legislation aims to prevent coercion or pressure, with a maximum prison sentence of 14 years for guilty parties. Critics argue that the bill is being rushed, but it includes safeguards such as independent doctors and High Court involvement in the decision-making process.

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