UK lawmakers approve bill to allow assisted dying for terminally ill adults

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UK lawmakers have approved a bill allowing terminally ill adults to end their lives with medical assistance. The House of Commons voted 330 to 275 in favor of the "Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life)" bill. The bill applies to mentally competent adults in England and Wales who have six months or less to live. It aims to give these individuals the choice to end their lives under medical supervision. Supporters argue it provides control to those facing terminal illness, while opponents express concerns about vulnerable individuals feeling pressured to choose death.


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