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Press release
26th June 2024

Isle of Man Assisted Dying Bill progresses as attempts to delay debate defeated by large majority

Members of the House of Keys vote to increase safeguards and press ahead with debate

Press release
21st June 2024

Assisted Dying Bill set for next critical debate in Isle of Man’s Tynwald after key clauses voted through with large majorities

Photocall: Tuesday 25th June 2024 at 9am outside Tynwald building, Finch Road, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 3PW

Press release
12th June 2024

Assisted dying firmly on political agenda, as third party makes manifesto pledge

Press release
12th June 2024

Isle of Man assisted dying bill progresses as two in three islanders demand change

Press release
10th June 2024

Liberal Democrats pledge to make time for assisted dying in manifesto commitment

The Liberal Democrat party has pledged to make time for a debate and vote on assisted dying.

Press release
4th June 2024

“Britain ready for true choice at the end of life”, as Royal College of Nursing Congress votes to support principles of assisted dying

Members of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) have voted at their annual Congress to support the principles of assisted dying, marking a watershed moment in the debate. The RCN Council is now expected to review its policies in light of the motion being passed by Congress.

Press release
22nd May 2024

Victory for compassion as Jersey assisted dying proposals win key votes in historic debate

States Members vote to introduce assisted dying bill limited to terminally ill residents

Press release
21st May 2024

Majority of Jersey citizens demand law change on assisted dying

• 61% of Jersey citizens support legalisation of assisted dying, with 51% strongly in favour • New polling released ahead of historic debate on assisted dying proposals • Comes as Chief Minister is handed letter from over 3,100 citizens calling for change

Press release
16th May 2024

Assisted dying proposals set for historic debate in Jersey’s States Assembly

Photocall: Tuesday 21st May at 9am outside the States Chamber, Royal Square, St Helier JE1 1DD

Press release
14th May 2024

Isle of Man assisted dying law moves step closer to reality, as key votes won and wrecking amendments defeated

An assisted dying law for the Isle of Man moved a step closer to reality today (Tuesday 14th May 2024) as Members of the House of Keys (MHKs) voted on key clauses of Dr Alex Allinson MHK’s Assisted Dying Bill.