Institutional power file · Commons & Lords
UK Parliament
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Assisted Dying Lost in Parliament Because Public Support Is Not the Same as Legislative Confidence
The Commons rejected assisted dying despite polling that suggests broad public support. The gap reflects fear about safeguards, social care and irreversible mistakes.
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