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France Legalizes Medically Assisted Suicide | Lexington News
France just legalized medically assisted suicide, marking a historic shift in end-of-life care after a three-year battle. With a 291-241 vote, the bill allows adults with incurable, painful illnesses to self-administer lethal medication under strict criteria — excluding psychiatric conditions — and will be covered by national health insurance. The law still faces constitutional review, but polls show strong public support, fueled by thousands already traveling abroad for assisted dying. Meanwhile, the UK prepares to revisit its own bill, as global conversations on dignity and autonomy…
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