Assisted Deaths Over 4,000 in 10 Years
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Assisted deaths could be over 4,000 in 10th year after law change

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Number of assisted deaths could be more than 4,000 in 10th year after law change.
The estimate forms part of the official impact assessment carried out by civil servants.
It said initially the numbers coming forward would be low, but are expected to grow over time.
The Department of Health and Social Care said the government was neutral on the issue.
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