Right-To-Die Act of 2017
Rationale
Expands compassionate end-of-life options to those enduring unbearable suffering beyond terminal illness, ensuring dignity for all who need it.
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
The Left Socialist Movement
The Left Socialist Movement fights for a fair society where workers own the wealth they create, free from the chains they have been forced to wear by the capitalists.
Core pillars
Gerald Palmer
Activist · Age 38
A working-class firebrand with a knack for viral stunts, Gerald Palmer went from factory floor to front-page headlines as a loyal but eccentric street-level agitator whose unorthodox tactics keep the party’s message fresh and confrontational.
Timeline
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Draft4 April 2017
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Vote Open4 April 2017
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Vote Closed3 June 2017
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Became Law3 June 2017
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
House Of Commons
PassedFor: 76 / 240 seats (31.7%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 164
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Left Socialist Movement Proposer | 76 | Yes | No reason given |
House Of Representatives
PassedFor: 13 / 48 seats (27.1%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 35
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Left Socialist Movement Proposer | 13 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 16 | Not voted |
Prime Minister
PassedFor: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 1