Assisted dying: MP to formally introduce bill to legalise assisted dying today - what does bill propose?

Watch This Assisted dying: MP to formally introduce bill to legalise assisted dying today - what does bill propose? By Jessica Martin Comment Published 4th Oct 2024, 15:26 BST Updated 16th Oct 2024, 11:52 BST Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now Watch the Chief Executive of Dignity in Dying discuss the organisation’s work with Dame Esther Rantzen - who has a terminal diagnosis and has joined Dignitas. Labour MP for Spen Valley Kim Leadbeater will formally introduce a bill to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales to the House of Commons today (October 16).

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