General Article Countries where euthanasia is legal

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Assisted dying is allowed in a growing number of countries – but not the UK.

By James Ashford

Euthanasia is illegal under English law, but the number of countries where it is permitted is growing.

Those in favour say that in a civilised society, people should be able to choose when they are ready to die and should be helped if they are unable to end their lives on their own.

But some critics take a moral stance against euthanasia and assisted suicide, saying life is given by God and only God ...

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