Bela Fishbeyn

Jan 15, 2025 | bioethicstoday.org | Bela Fishbeyn

On 29 November 2024, a majority of the UK Parliament backed the Assisted Dying Bill in a vote described by some in the media as ‘historic’. With around 54.55% of members voting in favor, the bill will now move on to further stages of scrutiny, amendments, and further votes. If the bill receives Royal Assent, the UK will become the 16th country to decriminalize assisted dying.

Jan 9, 2025 | bioethicstoday.org | Bela Fishbeyn

A controversial Bill, titled Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, was recently proposed in England. The primary aim of this Bill is to allow adults aged 18 and over who are terminally ill and have the mental capacity to request assistance from a doctor to end their lives.