MPs waver once again as 'emotive' assisted dying bill heads back to the Commons
- MPs prepared for further debate on Kim Leadbeater's assisted dying bill in the Commons on 16 May 2025, following its November vote.
- The bill, which permits adults diagnosed with a terminal illness and expected to live no longer than six months to request medical assistance in dying, has undergone numerous modifications and sparked significant debate.
- Supporters argue the bill now has stronger safeguards including approval by two doctors and an expert panel, while medical bodies have voiced serious concerns about protections.
- The bill passed the Commons second reading by 330 to 275 votes last November, but a final vote is expected in June as some MPs reportedly prepare to switch opposition.
- The upcoming parliamentary decisions could define England and Wales’ approach to assisted dying, amid strong feelings on both sides and ongoing public support for change.
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We must allow the terminally ill to decide their own fate
When my father was diagnosed with terminal prostate cancer in 2006, California had no End of Life Option Act. What he faced — and what our family endured — remains a painful reminder of why we must pass Senate Bill 403. After being told he had about a year to live, my father made a devastating decision: he planned to shoot himself when the suffering became too great. When I found out about his plan, I was horrified. I begged him to consider a le…
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