Overview

• The Isle of Man's legislative council approved the final reading of the Assisted Dying Bill on March 25, 2025, marking a historic step in the British Isles.
• The bill will now proceed to royal assent, the final step before becoming law, with implementation anticipated by 2027.
• The law will allow terminally ill adults with a prognosis of 12 months or less, who have lived on the island for at least five years, to choose assisted dying.
• Doctors on the island will have the option to opt-in to providing the service, in line with recommendations from the British Medical Association.
• Proponents highlight the bill as a culmination of 20 years of advocacy for dignity and autonomy in end-of-life decisions, while opponents raise ethical concerns about potential risks to vulnerable individuals.