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UK lawmakers warn Assisted Dying Bill risks coercion and inequality, urging more evidence before passage.
Baroness Berger and other UK lawmakers have voiced concerns about the Assisted Dying Bill, citing risks of coercion, financial incentives, and increased pressure on vulnerable individuals.
Berger shared that she heard people openly express a desire for a family member to die during her time as an MP, warning the legislation could deepen inequalities.
Conservative peers Lord Deben and Baroness Coffey echoed these concerns, highlighting fears of indirect coercion, such as feeling like a burden or financial gain from reduced care costs or inheritance.
The bill, currently debated in the House of Lords, has prompted calls for further evidence gathering to address potential harms.
Los legisladores del Reino Unido advierten que el proyecto de ley de muerte asistida corre el riesgo de coerción y desigualdad, instando a más evidencia antes de la aprobación.