Proposal sought to restrict euthanasia to people with less than six months to live and full mental capacityAn attempt to legalise assisted dying in Guernsey has been defeated in the island’s parliament after a three-day debate. If the requete had passed, Guernsey would have become the first place in the British Isles to offer euthanasia for people with terminal illnesses. People from other areas of the British Isles would not be able to travel to Guernsey to take advantage of its law. It was opposed by Christian leaders on the island, the British Medical Association and the Guernsey Disabilities Alliance. Switzerland allows assisted dying on compassionate grounds to residents and non-residents.

Source: The Guardian May 18, 2018 12:45 UTC