Synonyms

assisted dying

British

noun

the suicide of a person afflicted by an incurable disease, using a lethal dose of drugs provided by a physician for this purpose

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Jersey's parliament, the States Assembly, has just passed its assisted dying bill after a final debate.

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It has become the preferred method of assisted dying in jurisdictions which allow this choice.

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Over three days, Jersey's parliament has voted on a series of amendments regarding its assisted dying bill.

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It passed its assisted dying bill 11 months ago and is still awaiting Royal Assent.

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So, as it stands, both Jersey and the Isle of Man are in a holding pattern, waiting for their respective assisted dying bills to get pass into law.

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