New Zealanders will almost certainly face a referendum next year on whether to legalise voluntary euthanasia after a make-or-break vote in Parliament cleared the way.
MPs have voted 63 to 57 for the End of Life Choice Bill to go to a public vote at the next election.
The legislation still needs to pass its third and final reading in Parliament next month, but the referendum’s green-light makes that highly likely by ensuring the continued support of NZ First’s nine MPs.
More to come…
How will you vote in the referendum next year on whether to legalise voluntary euthanasia
