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Today, we look at the assisted dying legislation that鈥檚 been published ahead of a vote in Parliament.

Under the bill, adults with less than six months to live would be given the right to end their own life. They would need to meet several requirements - including approval from two independent doctors and a High Court judge.

Adam is joined by the 大象传媒鈥檚 deputy political editor Vicki Young and medical editor Fergus Walsh to discuss the safeguards set out in the bill, how leading politicians are saying they鈥檒l vote and the concerns those who oppose the bill have raised.

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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the 大象传媒. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Gemma Roper. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.