Isle of Man set to legalise assisted dying
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The Isle of Man is likely to become the first jurisdiction across these islands to legalise assisted dying.
A private member’s bill, now at its final stage, would make assisted dying available to adults who are terminally ill and expected to die soon.
There is still disagreement in Tynwald, the self-governing island’s parliament, on whether that period should be 12 months or five years, according to the BBC.
Assisted dying legislation is currently being considered in England and Wales and in Scotland, and the previous Dáil backed a call for legislation in Ireland.
The Isle of Man’s legislation could be implemented as soon as 2027.
Dr Alex Allinson, the legislator and former GP behind the private member’s bill, said: “The passage of this bill has been a long and careful process starting in 2022 and has been properly consulted on, scrutinised and put through a full parliamentary process.
“It lays the basis for further work to implement a service on the Island for those facing a terminal illness who would like more autonomy and dignity at the time of their death.”
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