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MPs approve ‘blank cheque’ for funding assisted suicide

This week, MPs debated the costs involved with Kim Leadbeater MP’s bill to legalise assisted suicide. Christian Concern’s public policy team covers some of the highlights and lowlights of the debate To further the assisted suicide bill, MPs must first approve its financing through what is called the ‘money resolutions’ stage. This week, Kim Leadbeater, ... The post MPs approve ‘blank cheque’ for funding assisted suicide appeared first on Christian Concern .

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Assisted suicide laws, once legal, inevitably expand

Schadenberg reviews changes in jurisdictions that have already permitted assisted suicide. Using examples involving waiting periods and eligible prescribers, he argues that lawmakers should not rely on initial safeguards remaining intact.

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New York assisted suicide bill is a bait and switch.

Schadenberg critiques a renewed New York assisted-suicide bill and comments made by its sponsor. He interprets the proposed limits as politically temporary and argues that legalization could be followed by expansion.

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The Illinois General Assembly may try to legalize assisted suicide next week.

Schadenberg warns that Illinois lawmakers might consider assisted-suicide legislation during a lame-duck session. He urges constituents to contact representatives and argues that initial legal safeguards tend to be loosened later.

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