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Isle of Man Assisted Dying Bill given Royal Assent
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.
The chief executive of Dignity in Dying, Sarah Wootten, said: "Today is a historic and deeply emotional day for the Isle of Man, and above all for the families who made it happen."
Sarah Wootten is the Dignity in Dying group's chief executive
Dignity in Dying said every request would be subject to "strict eligibility assessments, medical oversight and independent post-death review".