British lawmakers are expected to vote Friday on a law proposed to help terminally ill adults end their lives. The contentious bill would allow adults expected to have fewer than six months to live to request and be provided with help to end their life,

Currently, assisting someone's suicide is a crime and those convicted could face up to 14-years in jail.  | ITV News Wales

We believe that a truly compassionate response to the end of life lies in the provision of high-quality palliative care services to all who need them.”

Lord David Cameron had previously opposed moves to legalise assisted dying - but has now come out in support for the idea ahead of a debate on Friday

The United Kingdom may become the next country to legalize assisted suicide. The legislation is sponsored by Kim Leadbeater, a British politician who is part of the Labour Party. The bill is expected to be read a second time in the House of Commons on Friday.