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UK Assisted Dying Bill Faces Growing Opposition Ahead of Key Commons Vote

Recent polling shows declining MP support and public concerns over safeguards for vulnerable groups as the bill's third reading approaches.

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Many MPs appear to have changed their mind now a High Court judge will not have to sign off each death
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Overview

  • The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, led by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, will face its third reading in the House of Commons on May 16, 2025.
  • A Whitestone Insight poll of MPs shows 42% now plan to vote against the bill, with only 36% in favor, signaling a potential shift in parliamentary support.
  • The bill has faced criticism for replacing High Court oversight with expert panels, a move 41% of surveyed MPs say reduces their confidence in the legislation.
  • Public polling by YouGov reveals widespread fears that the bill could pressure vulnerable groups, including the elderly, disabled, and mentally ill, into assisted dying.
  • Critics argue that the removal of judicial safeguards and rejection of proposed amendments weaken protections, raising concerns about risks to vulnerable individuals.