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Separate bills to let terminally ill people end their life are being considered at Westminster and in Scotland.
The House of Commons has approved the Terminally Ill Adults Bill amid narrowing support and ongoing debate. Jacqui Thornton reports.
Proponents of the bill argued that those with a terminal diagnosis must be given a choice at the end of their lives to relieve their suffering.
A bill on assisted dying is being considered in Scotland. It passed an initial vote in May, but it will now need two more rounds of parliamentary scrutiny before it can become law.
MP who introduced assisted dying bill 'confident' it will be voted through The assisted dying bill will go to a major vote on Friday, which could see it in the House of Lords if MPs vote it through.
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