The claim
“The Isle of Man's Tynwald passed assisted dying legislation in March 2025, making it the first parliament in the British Isles to do so.”
Our verdict
Misleading
The Isle of Man Tynwald did pass assisted dying legislation, and it was the first in the British Isles to do so.
What we found
However, the legislation was passed in March 2025 according to the claim, while evidence suggests it was passed in March of the previous year (2024).
The evidence
3 sources, all background: none settles the claim either way.
- Background
The Isle of Man Tynwald became the first parliament in the British Isles to pass assisted dying legislation.
bbc.com· Isle of Man first in British Isles to pass assisted dying legislation - Background
The Isle of Man Tynwald became the first parliament in the British Isles to pass assisted dying legislation, approving their Bill in March 2025.
standard.co.uk· Isle of Man Tynwald passed assisted dying legislation - Background
The Isle of Man became the first place in the British Isles to pass laws on assisted dying in March last year, but they can not come into force until after Royal Assent is granted.
bbc.com· Isle of Man's Assisted Dying Bill passed in March last year
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