Healthcare legislation stories

Sep 11, 2026

UK lawmakers reject bill to legalize assisted dying

The UK House of Commons voted 286-270 to reject legislation that would have allowed terminally ill adults in England and Wales to choose to end their lives, dealing a major setback to right-to-die campaigners.

Sep 11, 20268 sources

Jul 15, 2026

France passes landmark assisted dying law after years of debate

France's National Assembly approved legislation creating a legal right to assisted dying for adults with incurable illnesses, capping an intense ethical and political debate championed by President Emmanuel Macron.

Jul 15, 20269 sources