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MPs Debate Key Amendments to Assisted Dying Bill as Vote Nears

The bill, seeking to legalize assisted dying for terminally ill adults, progresses through Parliament with new safeguards and contentious debate over its provisions.

Kim Leadbeater, MP for Spen Valley, reacts during a demonstration in support of assisted dying outside the British parliament after lawmakers voted in favour of the assisted dying law, in London, Britain, November 29, 2024. REUTERS/Mina Kim/File Photo
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Overview

  • The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill returned to the Commons for its report stage, with MPs debating amendments to address concerns over safeguards and implementation.
  • A new clause was approved ensuring that no medical or social care professional, including pharmacists, is obligated to participate in assisted dying procedures.
  • Key amendments include strengthened penalties for coercion, a ban on advertising, and a requirement for palliative care assessments alongside assisted dying services.
  • Critics, including the Royal College of Physicians and Royal College of Psychiatrists, argue the bill remains flawed, citing concerns about safeguards and capacity for implementation.
  • The final Commons vote on the bill, which has seen shifting MP positions and contentious debate, is scheduled for June 13, 2025.