Assisted Dying Act of 2013
Rationale
Allowing assisted dying for those without terminal illnesses can cause elderly and unwell people to choose death as they feel a burden to their family. It also opens the door to coertion. We should stamp this out as a possibility.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assisted Dying Policy |
Broad right-to-die for chronic physical or psychological suffering
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Permitted for terminal illness with less than 6 months to live
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Assisted Dying PolicyProposer
Party
Future For Avalon
A party that believes the future prosperity of Avalon begins with the work we do today. Prioritizing decisions that ensure the long term success of the nation.
Core pillars
Jonathan Douglas
Activist · Age 65
A former tabloid columnist turned political operator, Jonathan Douglas knows how to spin a scandal into a talking point and a setback into a stepping stone, all while keeping his eye on the top prize.
Timeline
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Draft10 April 2013
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Vote Open10 May 2013
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Vote Closed9 July 2013
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Did Not Become Law9 July 2013
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Parliament
PassedFor: 44 / 100 seats (44.0%)
Against: 31 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 25
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Of Liberals And Democrats | 28 | Yes | No reason given |
| Avalon First Movement | 7 | Yes | No reason given |
| Centrist Zone | 1 | No | No reason given |
| Future For Avalon Proposer | 9 | Yes | No reason given |
| Left Alliance | 30 | No | No reason given |