Isle of Man Assisted Dying Bill given Royal Assent
The Isle of Man has granted Royal Assent to its Assisted Dying Bill, allowing terminally ill adults with a life expectancy of 12 months or less to request an assisted death. The law includes strict eligibility assessments and medical oversight.
Why it matters
This represents a significant legislative shift in the British Isles regarding end-of-life care and medical ethics.
Image caption, Groups have welcomed the announcement after years of campaigning
The Isle of Man's Assisted Dying Bill has been granted Royal Assent.
The law will allow adults who have lived on the island for at least five years, who have a terminal illness with a life expectancy of 12 months or less, to request an assisted death.
In a statement, campaign group Dignity in Dying said: "The milestone is a tribute to the Manx families who campaigned for years for a change in the law."
But opponents to the bill have said they are "deeply disappointed" at the news.
The island became the first place in the British Isles to pass laws on assisted dying in March 2025, but they needed amendments before Royal Assent could be given.
A similar bill in Jersey was given Royal Assent in July this year.
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