Jersey votes to approve assisted dying as a similar UK bill stalls in House of Lords

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressFebruary 26, 2026 at 05:47 PM

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Jersey's States Assembly approved the Assisted Dying Law on Thursday, making it the second British island to legalize assisted dying. The bill, which now awaits King Charles' approval, allows terminally ill residents with less than six months to live (or 12 months for neurodegenerative diseases) to end their lives with assistance from a doctor or registered nurse. This differs from a similar bill stalled in the UK Parliament, which requires self-administration of lethal drugs. The Jersey law passed by a vote of 32 to 16 after three days of debate. Opponents of assisted dying express concerns about potential pressure on vulnerable individuals.

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France 30% States Assembly 40% Houses of Parliament 40% Wales 50% England 50% King Charles ×260% UK 70% Jersey ×590%

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