[Perspectives] Critical thinking about assisted dying

Assisted dying has been a hot political issue in the UK. The Scottish Parliament voted against it in March, 2026. The Isle of Man's Assisted Dying Bill received Royal Assent in October, 2026, but there is no date yet for its implementation. And in the UK Parliament, the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, introduced by Kim Leadbeater MP in 2024, was defeated in the House of Commons in September, 2026. Meanwhile, versions of assisted dying exist in many places, including Australia, Canada,