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Allinson looking forward to engaging with Jersey on Assisted Dying Bill 

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Both jurisdictions have backed the right to choose

The mover of the Island's Assisted Dying Bill says he is looking forward to engaging more with Jersey politicians about their legislation. 

This week, Jersey became the second part of the British Isles - after the Isle of Man - to back giving people the right to choose to end their own life.

Read also: Island praised as assisted dying legislation stalls across the water

Despite being approved in March last year, the Island's legislation is still awaiting Royal Assent. 

Dr Alex Allinson explains the differences between the bills: 

 

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