Washington Examiner
In a landmark decision for the United Kingdom, British lawmakers have voted in favor of a bill that will allow terminally ill adults to end their lives with assistance in England and Wales.
Friday’s decision came after an emotionally and impassioned debate that resulted in the bill passing by a vote of 330 to 275 in the House of Commons. Hundreds of people gathered outside Parliament during the debate.
The legislation, which is still to face further scrutiny in Parliament and possible amendments, would allow doctors to assist patients who have less than six months to live to end their lives.
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