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A fresh attempt to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales has been launched, with the MP behind the plan telling the BBC she wanted to "finish the job".

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

But the recent announcement by the Spanish government of a scheme to legalise the status of at least half a million migrants has provided Diana, and many others, with hope.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

Wales' health minister says he voted against a landmark to legalise medically assisted deaths because he was unhappy with the legislation's safeguards.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

However, a move by the government to legalise abortion was ended last year at the request of Albert, the reigning monarch since 2005.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

Down to the month of May 1838, my noble friend had good grounds for believing that the Chinese Government was about to legalise the trade in opium.

From Miscellaneous Writings and Speeches — Volume 4 by Macaulay, Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron