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Assisted dying bill's strict' safeguards to include long jail terms for coercion

The bill for assisted dying includes strict safeguards and may not return for parliamentary vote for another decade.

Longest-serving MPs unite to oppose assisted dying

Concerns raised by MPs Abbott and Leigh highlight potential risks of the assisted dying bill to vulnerable minorities.

UK's longest-serving MPs issue joint plea for Commons to reject assisted dying bill

Diane Abbott and Sir Edward Leigh urge rejection of the assisted dying bill, citing rushed process and risks to vulnerable people.

Under 1,000 patients a year may opt for assisted dying if bill passes, MP says

Assisted dying legislation in England and Wales has sparked considerable debate, with varying opinions on its potential passage and implications for future governance.

MP in fresh bid to change law on assisted dying

The UK Parliament is set to debate a bill allowing terminally-ill individuals to choose assisted dying, marking a pivotal moment for the issue since 2015.

Time is right' for assisted dying debate, Labour MP Kim Leadbeater says

Labour MP Kim Leadbeater has proposed a bill for legalising assisted dying for terminally ill patients in England and Wales.

Assisted dying bill's strict' safeguards to include long jail terms for coercion

The bill for assisted dying includes strict safeguards and may not return for parliamentary vote for another decade.

Longest-serving MPs unite to oppose assisted dying

Concerns raised by MPs Abbott and Leigh highlight potential risks of the assisted dying bill to vulnerable minorities.

UK's longest-serving MPs issue joint plea for Commons to reject assisted dying bill

Diane Abbott and Sir Edward Leigh urge rejection of the assisted dying bill, citing rushed process and risks to vulnerable people.

Under 1,000 patients a year may opt for assisted dying if bill passes, MP says

Assisted dying legislation in England and Wales has sparked considerable debate, with varying opinions on its potential passage and implications for future governance.

MP in fresh bid to change law on assisted dying

The UK Parliament is set to debate a bill allowing terminally-ill individuals to choose assisted dying, marking a pivotal moment for the issue since 2015.

Time is right' for assisted dying debate, Labour MP Kim Leadbeater says

Labour MP Kim Leadbeater has proposed a bill for legalising assisted dying for terminally ill patients in England and Wales.
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Macron accepts PM Gabriel Attal's resignation, asks him to stay on

President Macron accepts PM Attal's resignation, appoints caretaker government.

Analysis | The twilight of Macronism

The French far right's rise in parliament is due to Macron's political consolidation, breaking the traditional centrist structure.

How Sir Keir Starmer set a trap for Boris Johnson over Partygate scandal

Sir Keir Starmer trapped Boris Johnson in lies over Partygate, leading to PM's resignation and parliamentary sanctions.

Key policies from King's Speech as Labour unveils promises for new Parliament

The article discusses King Charles III's speech marking the state opening of Parliament with the new Labour government's pledges and priorities outlined by the monarch inside the House of Lords.

Turkey parliament descends into chaos as dozens of MPs take part in fistfight

A brawl in Turkey's parliament over jailed opposition deputy Can Atalay highlights escalating political tensions and violence among lawmakers.

New Zealand's Leader Formally Apologizes to Survivors of Abuse in State and Church Care

New Zealand's Prime Minister apologized for decades of abuse suffered by children in care systems, calling it a national disgrace.

Macron accepts PM Gabriel Attal's resignation, asks him to stay on

President Macron accepts PM Attal's resignation, appoints caretaker government.

Analysis | The twilight of Macronism

The French far right's rise in parliament is due to Macron's political consolidation, breaking the traditional centrist structure.

How Sir Keir Starmer set a trap for Boris Johnson over Partygate scandal

Sir Keir Starmer trapped Boris Johnson in lies over Partygate, leading to PM's resignation and parliamentary sanctions.

Key policies from King's Speech as Labour unveils promises for new Parliament

The article discusses King Charles III's speech marking the state opening of Parliament with the new Labour government's pledges and priorities outlined by the monarch inside the House of Lords.

Turkey parliament descends into chaos as dozens of MPs take part in fistfight

A brawl in Turkey's parliament over jailed opposition deputy Can Atalay highlights escalating political tensions and violence among lawmakers.

New Zealand's Leader Formally Apologizes to Survivors of Abuse in State and Church Care

New Zealand's Prime Minister apologized for decades of abuse suffered by children in care systems, calling it a national disgrace.
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Canada needs time for 'deeper conversation' on assisted dying, mental health: Holland

Canada's health minister wants to slow down the expansion of medically assisted death for mental illness
The government wants more time to study the complexities and gather input from stakeholders

Will new criminal bills turn India into a police state ahead of 2024 vote?

India's parliament passed controversial legislation that could increase police powers and facilitate mass surveillance.
Critics argue that the new laws are more draconian than the ones they are replacing and fit into the BJP's project of Hindu nationalism.

Macron urges 'intelligent compromise' over immigration legislation

French President Emmanuel Macron calls for an intelligent compromise over a controversial immigration bill after it was rejected by the parliament.
Macron emphasizes the need for improved rules to fight against illegal immigration and human traffickers.
The government is engaging in intense talks with the right-wing opposition to rescue the legislation.

CBC head Catherine Tait summoned to Commons committee over job cuts, executive bonuses | CBC News

Members of Parliament are calling on CBC president Catherine Tait to testify about the planned job cuts and potential bonuses for executives at the public broadcaster.
The House of Commons heritage committee unanimously agreed to summon Tait to appear in the new year and report that bonuses for executives would be inappropriate given the job cuts.

Poland: New parliament meets for the first time DW 11/13/2023

Newly-elected lawmakers in Poland's parliament are meeting, but a government may not be formed for weeks as the conservative majority tries to hold onto power.
The pro-European coalition, led by Donald Tusk, won a majority in the October elections and aims to restore democratic norms and repair international alliances.
The Law and Justice Party (PiS) won the largest share of the vote but lacks a majority and coalition partners.
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