Jersey approves bill to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill adults

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Harriet SherwoodFebruary 26, 2026 at 12:42 PM

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Jersey's parliament approved a bill legalizing assisted dying for terminally ill adults residing on the island for at least 12 months. The bill, passed by a vote of 32 to 16, now awaits royal assent to become law. This development occurs as a similar private member's bill, introduced by Kim Leadbeater in October 2024, faces scrutiny in the UK's House of Lords, with concerns raised about potential obstruction. The Welsh Senedd has voted in favor of providing assisted dying services on the Welsh NHS if the UK bill passes. Jersey residents have shown support for legalization, with a 2024 poll indicating 61% in favor. The Jersey legislation is expected to take at least 18 months to implement, with officials confident it will receive royal assent.

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Louise Doublet 40% Houses of Parliament 40% Welsh NHS 40% England 50% Tom Binet 50% Senedd 50% Matthew Jowitt 50% Wales ×250% House of Lords ×260% Kim Leadbeater ×370% States Assembly ×270% Jersey ×690%

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assisted dying 100% jersey 80% terminally ill 70% legalisation 70% royal assent 60% house of lords 60% parliament 50% private member’s bill 50% england and wales 40%

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Jersey

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