Right-To-Die Expansion Act of 2014
Rationale
Expanding assisted dying rights acknowledges unbearable chronic suffering beyond terminal diagnoses, prioritizing dignity and compassion for all patients in distress.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assisted Dying Policy |
Permitted for terminal illness with less than 6 months to live
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Broad right-to-die for chronic physical or psychological suffering
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Assisted Dying PolicyProposer
Party
Left Alliance
A future where labor is honored, justice is shared, and no one is left behind.
Core pillars
Edmund Cunningham
Activist · Age 66
A former factory worker turned union organizer, Edmund Cunningham’s rough-and-tumble charm and sharp political instincts make him a natural leader among the working class, effortlessly blending street smarts with media savvy.
Timeline
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Draft24 November 2014
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Vote Open24 November 2014
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Vote Closed23 January 2015
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Did Not Become Law23 January 2015
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Parliament
FailedFor: 24 / 100 seats (24.0%)
Against: 63 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 13
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Of Liberals And Democrats | 20 | No | No reason given |
| Centrist Zone | 22 | No | No reason given |
| Communist Alliance | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Future For Avalon | 18 | No | No reason given |
| Left Alliance Proposer | 24 | Yes | No reason given |
| People's Union | 3 | No | No reason given |
| Red Reaction | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |