Assisted dying is all about giving the choice to the individual.
That's the opinion of MHK Dr Alex Allinson, whose Assisted Dying Bill will receive a second reading in October.
The bill stipulates to be eligible you must be an island resident diagnosed with a terminal illness, with a life expectancy of six months or less.
If approved it would run through the Island's National Health Service.
Dr Allinson said it's all about people confronting the end of their life, on their terms:
No rush to resurface Tromode Road
Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall says it'll be some time before his department resurfaces Tromode Road in Braddan.
Film extras needed for new Island-shot movie!
Could you kickstart your film-star career this TT?
Government video shows plans for four-foot harbour wall
The government has released a new video showing what Ramsey's harbour would look like if flood prevention plans are approved.
Commissioners say “pick up your pooch’s poop!”
Port St Mary commissioners have issued a plea for dog walkers to show some local pride and clean up after their pets.
Historic Manx one-pound notes up for auction
Two unique banknotes could fetch as much as 150 times their face value this weekend.
Is the Island ready for 100,000 people?
How will the Island's schools and health system cope with 100,000 people?
Set your alarms! Young Farmers Concert tickets on sale this weekend
Tickets to one of the Isle of Man's most-anticipated theatre events will go on sale this weekend.
Treasury Minister says a tax threshold rise could cost £2.5m
Treasury Minister Chris Thomas says more work would be done to calculate how much raising income tax allowances would cost the government.
