UK lawmakers prepare for crucial vote on assisted dying legislation
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UK lawmakers are set to vote on a bill to legalize assisted dying for terminally ill patients on Friday. If passed, the legislation would allow individuals with less than six months to live to choose to end their lives with medical assistance. The bill, introduced by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, has sparked intense debate among MPs, with opinions sharply divided. Supporters argue it offers dignity to patients, while opponents raise concerns about safeguards and the potential for pressure on vulnerable individuals. Currently, assisting someone to die is a crime in England and Wales. The proposed law would align the UK with a few other countries that permit assisted dying, such as Canada and New Zealand.