Assisted Dying (Jersey) Law 202-

The Assisted Dying (Jersey) Law 202- is a bill to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill adults who live in Jersey.[1]

The bill states that adults (i.e. those aged 18 and over) with terminal illnesses causing suffering which is unbearable and in which the person is expected to die within six months, or 12 months for those with neurodegenerative conditions such as Parkinson's and motor neurone disease (MND), may legally choose assisted dying.[2]

On 26 February 2026, members of the States Assembly voted by 32 in favour of the bill, to 16 against.[3] The bill still requires royal assent.[3]

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References

  1. ^ Sherwood, Harriet (26 February 2026). "Jersey approves bill to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill adults". The Guardian. Retrieved 18 March 2026.
  2. ^ Ebrahim, Ammar; Walsh, Fergus; Wallace, Jake (26 February 2026). "Jersey approves assisted dying law". BBC News. Retrieved 18 March 2026.
  3. ^ a b "Jersey votes to allow assisted dying". Sky News. 26 February 2026. Retrieved 18 March 2026.
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