The UK Parliament rejected the assisted suicide Bill by 286 votes to 270 after two years of national debate, with opposition from leaders of Labour, the Conservatives, Reform UK, and the Liberal Democrats, and no Northern Irish MPs voting in favor. This defeat follows a similar rejection in Scotland earlier in the year and is seen as significant for right-to-life campaigners, demonstrating continued parliamentary resistance to legalizing assisted suicide despite media support for change.
Canada will hold a vote on October 7 on Bill C-218, which aims to prevent mental illness from qualifying someone for Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), with the program set to expand to include mental illness in March 2027 if the bill fails. MP Andrew Lawton, who has personal experience with mental illness and suicidal ideation, supports the bill, emphasizing the importance of hope and recovery rather than assisted death for those suffering from mental disorders.
Judy Markey, a beloved Chicago radio host who co-hosted the Kathy and Judy Show on WGN-AM from 1989 to 2009, died by assisted suicide at a Swiss clinic on September 11, 2026, after battling a debilitating neurological disorder diagnosed in 2024. She made the decision to end her life under Switzerland's Medical Aid in Dying law, supported by her family and friends, and was known for openly discussing topics such as assisted suicide on her show with co-host Kathy O'Malley.
The British Parliament recently voted on an assisted suicide bill that was supported by some commentators as a solution to the challenges posed by an aging population and the associated fiscal and cultural crises. The bill was promoted as a way to reduce costs related to pensions, the NHS, and care, while critics highlighted concerns about the true voluntariness of the choice for those receiving lethal drugs.
Assisted suicide bills were defeated in the UK, Scotland, and Slovenia due to issues with unclear language and lack of protections for vulnerable people, highlighting cultural challenges and the need for better end-of-life care. The Euthanasia Prevention Coalition opposes medical homicide and calls for improved care, equality for people with disabilities, and support for those with chronic conditions, emphasizing that opposition to killing must come before providing better care.
The Federal Labor Government in Australia is proposing to expand voluntary assisted dying (VAD) via telehealth, allowing patients to choose assisted suicide over a video call without a doctor being physically present. Critics argue that this expansion risks undermining safeguards, especially for vulnerable individuals in rural and remote areas, where mental health services are limited and face-to-face assessments are considered crucial for evaluating patients' motivations and ensuring proper care.
The expansion of euthanasia programs beyond terminally ill patients, highlighting concerns about their use for vulnerable groups such as the poor, homeless, veterans, and those with treatable mental and physical conditions. It specifically mentions the Dutch government euthanizing a 'severely disabled' child, which has caused public horror and criticism of assisted suicide policies.
Alex Schadenberg, Executive Director of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition, expressed gratitude for the defeat of assisted suicide bills in the UK, Scotland, and Slovenia in 2025. These outcomes highlight both a lack of overwhelming support for euthanasia and assisted suicide and reveal significant cultural challenges, particularly in the UK, partly due to ineffective language in the proposed bills.
MPs defeated the assisted suicide Bill, which brought relief to the author's daughter. The article also encourages readers to take various actions to oppose assisted suicide and extreme abortion amendments in the UK Parliament.
MPs have defeated the assisted suicide Bill due to a lack of consensus among the terminally ill. The campaign to oppose assisted suicide included multiple actions such as emailing MPs, sending letters, and meeting with them to vote NO on the Bill.
The defeat of the assisted suicide Bill has prompted an urgent appeal to build on this momentum and make the victory lasting by opposing future attempts to legalize assisted suicide. Supporters are encouraged to contact their MPs to vote against assisted suicide legislation, oppose bypassing the House of Lords, and focus on improving palliative and social care instead.
The House of Commons debated assisted suicide again this week, revisiting familiar arguments and participants. The article compares the debate unfavorably to a poorly received horror film sequel, suggesting the discussion lacked quality and novelty.
Members of Parliament defeated the assisted suicide Bill, as reported by the pro-life group advocating against assisted suicide and abortion up to birth for babies with disabilities. The organization encourages supporters to contact their MPs to oppose assisted suicide legislation and extreme abortion amendments, and to participate in various campaigns and petitions related to these issues.
In June 2025, Janet Daby, the Member of Parliament for Lewisham East, experienced nightmares related to death and dying after voting in favor of an assisted suicide bill alongside 313 other MPs. She began to question her decision and considered that the 291 MPs who opposed the bill might have been correct.
Members of Parliament defeated the assisted suicide Bill, which is considered a victory for vulnerable individuals and Parliament itself. The article encourages readers to support campaigns opposing assisted suicide and extreme abortion amendments, and to engage with their MPs on these life-related issues.
Members of Parliament defeated the assisted suicide Bill, which is described as a victory for human dignity. The article encourages readers to take action by contacting their MPs to oppose assisted suicide and extreme abortion amendments, and provides information on various related campaigns and voting records.
Members of Parliament defeated the assisted suicide Bill, which the editorial supports as the right decision. The editorial urges MPs to now focus on improving end-of-life care rather than pursuing assisted suicide legislation.
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Before it was ‘Dignity in Dying’, the euthanasia lobby was founded by a medical eugenicist who called the sick a “useless burden”. That dark history didn't disappear — it was just rebranded.
Mary Zwicker, European Correspondent: France has legalized assisted suicide and euthanasia after a long struggle and apparent stalemate between the French Senate and the National Assembly. On July 15, the French National Assembly voted to adopt the final draft of a bill to enshrine the “right” to assistance in dying and, in some circumstances euthanasia, in [...] The post France legalizes euthanasia appeared first on The Interim .
A euthanasia campaigner and former GP nicknamed ‘Dr Death’ has said he plans to open a “pop-up office” in London to advise people on travelling to Switzerland to end their lives by assisted suicide. Philip Nitschke, the controversial founder of pro-euthanasia organisation Exit International and inventor of the Sarco gas chamber assisted suicide pod, disclosed […]
Image Source: UK Parliament On Friday the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill failed to pass its second attempt Second Reading in the House of Commons by a margin of just sixteen votes, 286 to 270. During the heated debate on the issue, which could have led to the biggest social change in Britain […]
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which would have allowed terminally ill adults in England and Wales to obtain lethal drugs for assisted suicide, was defeated in Parliament by 286 votes to 270 on September 11, 2026. Archbishop John Sherrington of Liverpool and pro-life groups like Right to Life UK welcomed the defeat, emphasizing the importance of palliative care and expressing gratitude to those who opposed the legislation, including doctors, legal professionals, disability groups, and MPs such as Ashley Dalton who spoke against the bill during the debate.
A federal judge barred Illinois state officials from enforcing the state's assisted suicide law against the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago, a Catholic pharmacist, and groups of Roman Catholic nuns while litigation continues. The plaintiffs argue that the laws violate their religious beliefs, constitutional protections, and other legal provisions, and the court order prevents enforcement of specific provisions requiring healthcare providers to inform patients about assisted suicide and to refer patients to willing providers.
By Gordon Friesen President: Euthanasia Prevention Coalition Gordon Friesen Those of us who are committed to the prevention of medical homicide have frequently felt betrayed by the unfortunate adoption of pro-death policies, by those very organizations whose natural mandate is to oppose such practice without reservation. Our latest example involves the American Association of Suicidology, which has apparently reposted the following policy statement on its website: “the practice of physician aid in dying ... is distinct from the behavior that has been traditionally and ordinarily describe
The vote on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill in Westminster on September 11 was a moment of rare high drama for the British Parliament. The first iteration of the bill, put forward by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, died a natural death in the House of Lords earlier this year, bogged down by [...] The post Britain just proved that assisted suicide is not inevitable first appeared on The Bridgehead .
The House of Commons in Britain voted down the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill on September 11, 2026, by a margin of 286-270, marking a significant defeat for assisted suicide activists. Despite ongoing efforts and public debate, opposition from medical organizations, disability rights groups, and palliative care specialists contributed to the bill's failure, demonstrating that legalizing assisted suicide is not inevitable in Britain.
The United Kingdom's House of Commons voted 286 to 270 against legislation that would have allowed certain terminally ill adults in England and Wales to seek assisted suicide, with the bill defeated by 16 votes on September 11, 2026. Opposition came from a broad coalition including disability organizations, medical professionals, religious leaders, and social care advocates who raised concerns about potential coercion, the reliability of prognoses, and the adequacy of palliative and social care services.
Give black and brown disabled people “quality of life rather than feeling they have no choice but to die,” MPs were told today after research found ethnic minorities would be more likely to opt for assisted suicide. Trade unionists, community groups and anti-austerity activists demanded the government address racism embedded in care, health and across […]
Majority of those polled want Government to pause debate and prioritise improving palliative, social and end-of-life care. Click here to read the full article
