The lower house of France's parliament adopted bill for assisted dying. But the the government bypassed the right-wing dominated Senate and the law will instead go to the highest constitutional court for final approval.

France's National Assembly is set to give final approval to a bill allowing adults with incurable illnesses to receive lethal medication.

France's National Assembly is set to give final approval to a bill allowing adults with incurable illnesses to receive lethal medication

France's National Assembly has given final approval to a landmark assisted dying bill, allowing adults with incurable illnesses to receive lethal medication under strict…

France has an increasingly aging population, with growing numbers of patients in the country who require care for chronic illnesses.

The bill gives adults with incurable illness the right to assisted dying.