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The Assisted Dying Bill 2023 is a Private Member's Bill proposed by Alex Allinson, a Member of the House of Keys, that would legalise assisted dying in the Isle of Man. It was first proposed by Allinson, the MHK for Ransey, in 2023, and approved by the Isle of Man's Legislative Council on 25 March 2025, at which point it was sent to King Charles III for Royal assent. The bill allows a person over the age of 18, who has been a resident of the Isle of Man for five years or longer, to have the option of choosing to die if they have been diagnosed with a terminal illness and have less than 12 months to live. The legislation's approval makes the Isle of Man the first part of the British Isles to approve assisted dying.[1]
Once the bill has received Royal Ascent, secondary legislation will be required, along with the establishment of codes of practice. Allinson has said he hopes that an assisted dying service for the Isle of Man would be in place by 2027.[2]
Following the bill's parliamentary approval, Churches Alive in Mann, a group representing church leaders, said the political debate on the issue had "done nothing to lessen concerns" and there was "very little effective provision to guard against coercion". In response, Allinson said he remained committed to ensuring Tynwald "reinforce the safeguards and governance within the bill" through secondary legislation.[3]
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[edit]- ^ Tracey, Ashlea (25 March 2025). "Isle of Man first place in British Isles to approve right to die". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 25 March 2025.
- ^ Tracey, Ashlea (26 March 2025). "What happens next with the Isle of Man Assisted Dying Bill?". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
- ^ Tracey, Ashlea (31 March 2025). "Church leaders share 'deep concern' over assisted dying progress". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 1 April 2025.
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