US EditionStarmer Hints He Will Back Assisted Dying Bill Ahead of Crunch Vote
- Parliament is set to vote on the assisted dying bill in the House of Commons on Friday 20 June 2025 for the first time in its entirety since last year.
- The bill, introduced by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, has drawn criticism for its hurried development and last-minute amendments, which critics say pose significant risks to vulnerable groups including those with long-term illnesses, disabilities, low-income individuals, and other disadvantaged populations.
- The new bill would enable adults diagnosed with a terminal illness and given less than six months to live in England and Wales to request assisted dying, pending approval from two physicians and a panel that includes social, legal, and psychiatric professionals.
- Over 50 MPs and more than 350 Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisations have voiced strong opposition to the bill, fearing it endangers vulnerable individuals, while supporters such as Rebecca Wilcox argue that the legislation includes sufficient protections and represents a thoughtful approach to the issue.
- The vote's outcome will decide if the bill advances to the House of Lords or fails, reflecting ongoing political and societal tensions over assisted dying legislation in the UK.
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Starmer hints he will back assisted dying Bill ahead of crunch vote
The result of Friday’s expected vote could see the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill either progress to the House of Lords or fall completely.
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