Labour Party Proposes Referendum on Voluntary Assisted Euthanasia
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In brief
- The Labour Party has proposed holding a referendum on voluntary assisted euthanasia if re-elected to government.
- This proposal follows a broad consultation process and the recent introduction of a medical will into law.
- Prime Minister Robert Abela had previously pledged to introduce a bill on assisted dying during the last legislature.
The Labour Party has announced its intention to hold a referendum on voluntary assisted euthanasia, should it be re-elected to government. This proposal was made as the party released its electoral manifesto.
Earlier, Fil-Qosor reported on the general election campaign and party manifestos. The Labour Party stated that it has conducted extensive consultations on voluntary assisted euthanasia and has already introduced the concept of a medical will into Maltese law.
Prime Minister Robert Abela had previously committed to introducing a bill on assisted dying during the last parliamentary term.
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Updates
- : Updated with further details from the Labour manifesto, including pledges on planning reform, and critical analysis from The Shift News and The Maltese Herald.