We're asking readers for their opinion ahead of Friday's vote on the assisted dying bill in the House of Commons
It's one of the most controversial and emotive topics that splits opinion with people from all walks of life. On Friday, MPs will make the difficult decision when they vote on whether to pass the assisted dying bill.
It's a deeply emotive issue that has many supporters and opponents. The Bill proposes to change legislation to allow terminally ill, mentally competent adults to seek an assisted death subject to the approval of two doctors and a High Court judge.Supporters of the bill say assisted dying offers a more compassionate end for those living with a terminal illness. They argue having the choice to end one's own life would reduce unnecessary suffering and pain.
The proposed legislation says anyone wanting to end their life early must: Under the proposals, a High Court judge would have to rule each time a person makes a request to end their life. Following the judge's ruling, the patient would have to wait 14 days as a 'reflection' period.
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