British MPs debate controversial right to die bill
Rival protesters rallied outside parliament in London on Friday as lawmakers debated a bill to allow terminally ill patients to end their lives, as in legal in Luxembourg, that has sparked fierce opposition from religious leaders.
(AFP) Rival protesters rallied outside parliament in London on Friday as lawmakers debated a bill to allow terminally ill patients to end their lives, as in legal in Luxembourg, that has sparked fierce opposition from religious leaders.
It was the first time in 20 years that British MPs have discussed the controversial issue, although the backbencher-proposed bill itself is not expected to become law and is opposed by Prime Minister David Cameron.
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