The initial approval of the assisted dying bill indicates a significant shift in the approach to terminally ill patients’ rights, emphasizing dignity and suffering.
Kim Leadbeater, the bill's main sponsor, stated, "We're not talking about a choice between life or death, we are talking about giving dying people a choice about how to die."
Opponents warned that the bill could lead to vulnerable individuals being coerced into ending their lives, emphasizing the importance of safeguards.
The debate highlighted emotional stories from supporters advocating for the legislation, contrasting with calls for enhancing palliative care rather than assisted dying.
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