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New Assisted Dying Proposal Sparks Debate in UK Parliament
New Assisted Dying Proposal Sparks Debate in UK Parliament. A new proposal to legalize assisted dying in England and Wales was introduced in the UK Parliament on Wednesday, igniting concerns among senior church leaders and opponents over the potential consequences of allowing terminally ill individuals to choose to end their lives. The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, sponsored by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, will give lawmakers in the House of Commons a free vote, allowing them to vote based on their conscience rather than party lines.
While the full details of the bill have yet to be published, The Times reported that, if passed, it would require approval from a judge and two doctors for a patient’s request to die, with the provision limited to those with six to 12 months to live. This marks a significant shift in the UK’s legal stance on assisted suicide, which is currently banned in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, carrying a maximum penalty of 14 years in prison.
Supporters and opponents of the bill were expected to gather outside Parliament, recalling the last time an assisted dying bill was debated in 2015, which resulted in defeat. In Scotland, which operates under a separate legal system, assisted suicide is not explicitly a criminal offense but can still lead to charges, such as murder. A similar bill to legalize assisted dying in Scotland was introduced earlier this year.
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Leadbeater stated that her bill reflects a growing shift in public opinion, pointing to similar laws in several European countries. “People deserve a choice and they’ve not got that,” she said, emphasizing that the bill will include “safeguards and protections” to ensure responsible implementation. The debate has gained momentum thanks to the campaign led by former BBC presenter Esther Rantzen, who has terminal cancer.
Opponents of the legislation include disability rights groups and senior religious figures. Cardinal Vincent Nichols, the UK’s highest-ranking Roman Catholic cleric, and Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby have both voiced strong objections. Welby, who will have a vote as a “lord spiritual” in the House of Lords, warned that the proposal could lead to a “dangerous… slippery slope,” potentially extending assisted dying to individuals who are not terminally ill.
Alistair Thompson from the anti-euthanasia group Care Not Killing expressed concern that changing the law could pressure vulnerable individuals into ending their lives prematurely, drawing parallels to Belgium and the Netherlands, where assisted dying has been extended to minors.
The bill is scheduled for debate and a vote in the Commons on November 29. As a private member’s bill, its outcome remains uncertain, with no guarantee of government support. Meanwhile, other regions like the Isle of Man and Jersey are also considering similar legislation, aligning with countries such as Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain, and Portugal, where euthanasia and assisted suicide are already legal under certain conditions.
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Okpebholo orders Edo LG – Okpebholo orders Edo LG…
Okpebholo orders Edo LG – Gov. Monday Okpebholo of…
Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo on Tuesday directed the 18 local government chairmen in the state to submit their statements of account from September 2023 to date within 48 hours.
A statement by Fred Itua, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, instructed that the documents should be submitted to the Assets Verification Committee through the Secretary to the State Government (SSG).
At a meeting with the chairmen, the governor emphasised the administration’s commitment to transparency and accountability.
Okpebholo, represented by the Deputy Governor, Dennis Idahosa, assured the council chairmen of collaborative governance for the betterment of the state.
The governor reiterated that the directive would enhance the committee’s ability to verify assets efficiently. According to the governor, I have listened keenly to the ALGON Chairman, I’m a leader of all and we are one family.
The governor urged the chairmen to comply with the directive promptly to support the committee’s work.
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LASEMA rescues 4 victims – LASEMA rescues 4 victims…
LASEMA rescues 4 victims – The Lagos State Emergency…
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), said it rescued four accident victims on Monday evening.
The agency’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos. Oke-Osanyintolu said the victims were severely injured in the accident involving two buses.
He said that the incident happened in the late hours of Monday, on Third Mainland Bridge, inward Owroronshoki.
“Following distress calls received through the 767 and 112 toll-free emergency lines at 17.25hrs, LASEMA activated its emergency response team from the Command and Control Centre, Alausa, Ikeja.
“On arrival to the incident scene at 17.35hrs, we discovered that a white Toyota coaster bus, Registration Number KJA-380-XV collided with a parked Lagos State BRT, Registration Number AGL938-YD.
“This happened while the coaster bus was on motion resulting in significant damage and injuries.
“The accidented Toyota Coaster bus blindsided a parked BRT in an attempt to overtake a car while headed inward Iyana Oworo,” he said.
He said four people were severely injured including the driver, adding that no fatalities were recorded in the incident.
“The recovery operation was coordinated by the agency and we extricated the trapped passengers.
“The injured victims were administered pre-hospital care treatment by the agency’s paramedics before being evacuated to nearby government-owned hospitals.
“The white coaster bus was subsequently towed to Iyana-Oworo and handed over to the Police. Recovery operation concluded,” he stated.
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Labour strikes cripple activities – Labour strikes cripple activities…
Labour strikes cripple activities – Economic activities were paralysed…
Economic activities were paralysed in Abuja, Nasarawa, Kaduna, and Ebonyi states on Monday as the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) embarked on a one-week warning strike over the non-implementation of the ₦70,000 minimum wage.
In Abuja, teachers expressed frustration with the Federal Capital Territory’s (FCT) area councils for failing to comply with the minimum wage directive.
The labour action caused widespread disruption to public services across the nation’s capital.
Kaduna state saw ministries and agencies grind to a halt despite the government’s claims of having commenced minimum wage payments in October, barring consequential adjustments.
“We have started implementation,” said a Kaduna State official.
However, workers dismissed these claims as insufficient.
In Ebonyi, Governor Francis Nwifuru responded to the industrial action by announcing a 72-hour ultimatum for workers to resume or face dismissal.
He stated that the state government had approved and started implementing a ₦75,000 minimum wage.
However, striking workers described the announcement as “mere rhetoric” lacking actionable backing.
Nasarawa also witnessed widespread disruption, with organised labour accusing state authorities of failing to meet the October and November implementation deadlines.
The strike highlights escalating tensions between labour unions and state governments over wage disparities. Union leaders have vowed to sustain their protest until their demands are met.
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