Isle of Man Assisted Dying Bill granted Royal Assent
- The bill's author, Alex Allinson, a former Ramsey MHK, said: "This is the culmination of decades of campaigning by island residents and their politicians to ensure greater choice, compassion and dignity for those facing a terminal illness.
- "And Clare Barber, a former environment minister, who supported the bill, added: "Having worked as a nurse, the concept of a good death is one that is exceptionally important to me.
- "This does not negate the need for palliative care, it compliments it.
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- The bill's author, Alex Allinson, a former Ramsey MHK, said: "This is the culmination of decades of campaigning by island residents and their politicians to ensure greater choice, compassion and dignity for those facing a terminal illness.
- "And Clare Barber, a former environment minister, who supported the bill, added: "Having worked as a nurse, the concept of a good death is one that is exceptionally important to me.
- "This does not negate the need for palliative care, it compliments it.
Sources: BBC News