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Health Secretary says 'time has come' for debate on assisted dying debate in Parliament .
Lord Falconer tabled legislation that would allow terminally ill adults with life expectancy of six months or under to end their lives.
Assisted dying has been thrust into the spotlight over the past year after cancer-stricken TV star Dame Esther Rantzen revealed she has joined Dignitas .
The broadcaster and Childline founder said she had 'caught a glimpse of hope' with fresh bid to change the law laid before Parliament .
Bishop of London : 'No amount of safeguards could ensure the safety of the most vulnerable in society, should there be a change in the law allowing for assisted suicide' Dame Sarah Mullally said the church believes the priority for terminally ill people 'must be to provide urgent funding and resourcing of palliative care services' rather than a law change.
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