US EditionMPs Divided in Opinion as Crucial Vote on Assisted Dying Bill Beckons
- On Friday, the UK House of Commons will conduct a final vote on the Bill proposed by Kim Leadbeater that would permit adults suffering from terminal illnesses in England and Wales to access assisted dying under specific medical and legal safeguards.
- The Bill, first introduced last year and amended since November, replaced High Court judge approval with a three-person expert panel to assess eligibility.
- Supporters including Kim Leadbeater and Esther Rantzen argue the Bill offers compassionate choice, while opponents like Naz Shah and Kemi Badenoch warn it lacks protections for vulnerable people.
- A YouGov poll of 2,003 adults shows 73% public support for assisted dying, while recent amendments ban advertising and prevent medics from raising assisted dying with under-18s.
- If the Bill passes, implementation could take up to four years, but failure may delay reconsideration for around a decade, reflecting the issue's contested nature in Parliament.
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darlingtonandstocktontimes.co.ukMPs debate assisted dying before crunch parliament vote
MPs have a free vote on the Bill, meaning they decide according to their conscience rather than along party lines.
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