The Isle of Man’s Assisted Dying Bill received Royal Assent on 16 October and the announcement was made in Tynwald on 20 October. The Act, once commenced, will allow adults who have lived on the island for at least five years and who have a terminal illness with a life expectancy of 12 months or less to request an assisted death.

The Manx Government said that, while Royal Assent had been granted, no date had yet been agreed for the law to be implemented. In a statement, it said: Continue reading →