French Parliament approves landmark assisted-dying bill
- Parliament adopted the text by 291 votes to 241, though it still needs approval from the Constitutional Council.
- French lawmakers have adopted a bill that will create a legal right to assisted dying for adults with incurable illnesses, following an intense ethical and political debate.
- The legislation, which was passed on Wednesday in France’s parliament, will allow a person to receive a lethal substance under strict conditions, should they request it.
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- Parliament adopted the text by 291 votes to 241, though it still needs approval from the Constitutional Council.
- French lawmakers have adopted a bill that will create a legal right to assisted dying for adults with incurable illnesses, following an intense ethical and political debate.
- The legislation, which was passed on Wednesday in France’s parliament, will allow a person to receive a lethal substance under strict conditions, should they request it.
Sources: Al Jazeera