Parliament approves euthanasia: a step towards dignity in death!

Parliament approves euthanasia: a step towards dignity in death!

A crucial step for assisted dying in Great Britain!

The British MPs paved their way for a controversial law on Friday with 330 to 275 votes to end seriously ill adults in England and Wales. After a passionate debate that raised profound ethical, legal and emotional questions, the law was sent to the next phase of the parliamentary exam. This is a significant progress because a similar proposal in 2015 failed.

Before the parliament, hundreds of people who demonstrated for and against the law gathered. The supporters argue that the law would lend the dying dignity and prevent unnecessary suffering while at the same time emphasizing that there must be sufficient protective measures to avoid a possible predicament for those affected. Opponents, on the other hand, warn of the dangers that vulnerable people could suspend in such a situation and fear that they may be put under pressure to end their lives so as not to be a burden.

emotional stories and political alliances

The proponents of the law reported heartbreaking experiences of relatives who suffered in the past few months of their lives, and people who secretly committed suicide because the support is currently punishable. Although the law was proposed by a member of the ruling Labor party, the vote was open, which led to unexpected political alliances.

The law would enable adults over the age of 18 who are expected to live less than six months to receive help to receive help, provided that they are able to take the fatal medication themselves. In other countries such as Australia, Belgium and Canada, assisted suicide is already legal, whereby the regulations vary depending on the region. Over 500 British have ended their lives in Switzerland, where the law also applies to non -possible ones.