News with keyword: Legislation

Posted on Sunday 19th June 2016 at 9:03pm

The Canadian Parliament has passed a law that allows the terminally ill to choose assisted dying in restricted circumstances.

After some political tussles, the Canadian Parliament has legalised assisted dying.

The Parliament of Canada has legalised assisted dying. (Photo: Jeffery Nichols)

 

The historic law was passed this Friday and allows a dying patient to opt for assisted dying within specific limitations:

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