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flag UK lawmakers warn Assisted Dying Bill risks coercion and inequality, urging more evidence before passage.

flag 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. flag 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. flag 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. flag The bill, currently debated in the House of Lords, has prompted calls for further evidence gathering to address potential harms.

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