Isle of Man assisted dying bill receives royal assent
On 20 October 2026, the Isle of Man assisted dying bill received royal assent. The law will allow adults who have lived on the island for at least five years and have a terminal illness with a life expectancy of up to 12 months to request assistance in dying. The date the law comes into force has not yet been set; opponents, including Manx Duty of Care and the Isle of Man Medical Society, expressed disappointment and maintain their objections.
Javlon Tursunov