France passes assisted dying bill: which countries allow it

France's National Assembly adopted a landmark assisted dying bill by 291 votes to 241.

The bill creates a legal right to assisted dying for individuals with incurable illnesses.

Patients can self-administer lethal substances (voluntary assisted dying) or, if unable, have a doctor or nurse administer them (medically assisted dying).

France joins other countries that have legalised assisted dying, either fully or partially.