Labour MP Kim Leadbeater is set to introduce the Assisted Dying Bill in Parliament, aiming to give terminally ill individuals in England and Wales the right to choose to end their life, with stringent safeguards involving two doctors and a High Court judge to prevent coercion. The bill has undergone significant amendments since its initial passage, reflecting a robust approach to assisted dying, and is currently in the report stage after a free vote in November showed substantial support. While proponents argue for patient choice, opponents emphasize the need for enhanced palliative care to protect vulnerable individuals.
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Young people are falling through the cracks when it comes to sexual abuse and it’s killing them
Gaia Pope, a 19-year-old described as loving and intelligent, suffered from PTSD and anxiety after being a victim of sexual abuse, leading to her tragic disappearance and death in 2017. Her case highlights the systemic failures in supporting young abuse victims in the UK, where only a fraction receive necessary help despite an estimated 500,000 children facing abuse annually. Want More Context? 🔎
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