Members of the House of Keys (MHK) voted 12 to 11 to reject a proposal of a referendum to be held, which would have delayed any legislation coming into effect.
could become an option on the Isle of Man as soon as 2027 after a move to delay it was narrowly defeated.
Sarah Wootton, Chief of Executive of the campaign group, said: “The decision sends a clear message that dying people don’t have time to wait for a safe and compassionate law that gives them the choices they need. The proposed legislation has been debated by the House of Keys where topics including the wording of the law, the medication and parameters of use were discussed.
Dr Alex Allinson introduced the Private Member’s Bill in 2022 in his capacity as a MHK for the Ramsey area on the Island. The former law lecturer describes the bill as 'assisted suicide', claiming that there are many on the island who are against the proposed change.
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