David Seymour's End of Life Choice Bill will have its third reading in the House on Wednesday. Photo: ODT filesPalliative care workers have joined last-minute pleas against a voluntary euthanasia bill as politicians look likely to pass the legislation at its final vote in Parliament. David Seymour’s fiercely debated End of Life Choice Bill will have its third reading in the House on Wednesday. Votes on the bill have been carried out on conscience, meaning MPs will on Wednesday vote individually, rather than along party lines. All members of the Green Party and NZ First are supporting the bill, while Labour and National MPs are split.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 12, 2019 03:14 UTC