An Island right-to-die campaigner wants people in Isle of Man to start talking about the realities of coping with death.
Douglas resident Millie Blenkinsop-French brought a petition for redress of grievance to Tynwald Day last year, calling for the decriminalisation of assisted dying.
Rushen MHK Juan Watterson was denied the opportunity to introduce a private members bill in the House of Keys yesterday.
Mrs Blenkinsop says despite this result it's a step in the right direction:
Clip 1
Government suffers fresh defeat over North and West Area Plan
Last-minute Treasury amendment sparks criticism before combined vote delivers set back for Cannan administration
Steam Packet confirms overnight sailings cancelled
Gale warning in operation in North Irish Sea tonight
Plans to be submitted for Ramsey Harbour flood defence scheme
Department of Infrastructure's proposals to go on display
"Substantial progress" made on design of new Castle Rushen High School, says minister
But MHK criticises pace of progress on Castletown site
"Demand for green, clean energy is rising amongst all businesses", says MUA
More than a quarter of imported electricity now classified as 'zero-carbon'