The claim
“Why UK can block Isle of Man's assisted dying bill In the chambers of Tynwald, the world's oldest continuous parliament, a bill is passed by members of the House of Keys and Legislative Council.”
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Unverified
The claim that Tynwald is the world's oldest continuous parliament appears in the BBC article, but no independent sources were provided to corroborate this specific assertion.
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The evidence
2 sources, all background: none settles the claim either way.
- Background
BBC News article states: 'In the chambers of Tynwald, the world's oldest continuous parliament, a bill is passed by members of the House of Keys and Legislative Council.'
bbc.com· BBC article confirms Tynwald as oldest continuous parliament - Background
The Isle of Man's Tynwald consists of the House of Keys and Legislative Council; bills must receive Royal Assent via the UK Ministry of Justice.
bbc.com· Context of Isle of Man legislative process
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