Assisted Dying Bill passes final stage in LegCo

But one member says proposed safeguards are "too weak"

The Assisted Dying Bill has passed its final stage in the Legislative Council.

Members voted seven to one in favour of progressing the proposals, which would allow terminally ill Manx residents to request medical help to end their life.

Paul Craine was the only member voting against the bill, raising concerns that the safeguards in place are "too weak".

Mr Craine says there are similar issues being raised in the UK, despite describing the bill being considered there as "more stringent":

Amendments passed by the Council will now be considered by the House of Keys before the bill is signed and submitted for Royal Assent.