马恩岛的协助死亡法在通过近一年后等待英国批准。 The Isle of Man’s assisted dying law awaits UK approval nearly a year after passage.

马恩岛在2025年3月通过的《协助死亡法》在将近一年后仍未获得皇室批准,引起地方官员的担忧。 The Isle of Man’s assisted dying law, passed in March 2025, remains pending royal assent nearly a year later, prompting concern from local officials. 联合王国首相戴维·拉米必须建议批准,因为马恩岛是皇家属地。 The UK’s Lord Chancellor, David Lammy, must recommend approval, as the Isle of Man is a Crown Dependency. 当地立法者Alex Allinson要求保证延迟不是人为障碍造成的, Local lawmaker Alex Allinson has sought assurance the delay isn’t due to artificial barriers, saying all legal concerns were addressed. 该法案将允许有12个月预测和5年居住期的临终患病居民申请协助死亡,由医生选择住院。 The bill would allow terminally ill residents with a 12-month prognosis and five years of residency to request assisted dying, with doctor opt-ins. 批评者警告脆弱人群面临的风险和潜在的人权问题。 Critics warn of risks to vulnerable people and potential human rights issues. 如果获得批准,实施可能需要18个月至2年。 If approved, implementation could take 18 months to two years.