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flag UK blocks Isle of Man assisted dying bill due to human rights concerns.

flag The UK government has blocked the Isle of Man’s Assisted Dying Bill from becoming law, citing concerns that it does not fully comply with the European Convention on Human Rights. flag Officials stated that specific protections against coercion and mental capacity assessments must be written directly into the legislation. flag Dr. Alex Allinson, the bill's author, expressed disappointment but said amendments are being drafted to address these legal requirements and resubmit the bill for review.

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