US EditionUK parliament votes for assisted dying paving way for historic law change
- On June 21, 2025, the UK House of Commons passed the private member’s bill introduced by Kim Leadbeater, which seeks to legalize assisted dying for terminally ill individuals, with 314 MPs voting in favor and 291 against during the bill’s third reading.
- The bill followed a prior majority support at second reading last year and aims to legalize assisted dying for terminally ill adults with less than six months to live under strict safeguards.
- MPs debated the bill fully today, with supporters emphasizing compassion and dignity, while opponents expressed concerns about vulnerable groups and the bill's safeguards.
- A recent YouGov survey found that 73% of the public support the bill, and Ms Leadbeater described it as a way to provide terminally ill individuals with a kind and secure option at the end of life.
- The bill has passed through the Commons and will now be examined in greater detail by the House of Lords, with assisted dying potentially becoming available by 2029 following a four-year rollout period.
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