French MPs approve assisted dying law with strict rules after years of argument
The bill would allow assisted dying for terminally ill adults who meet strict criteria.
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"although the lower house had extensively debated the bill, the Senate had not allowed for scrutiny that met both the aspirations of its supporters and concerns of those worried about its implementation"
— Sébastien Lecornu , Politician
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The bill would allow assisted dying for terminally ill adults who meet strict criteria.
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