UK General Practitioners' Body Adopts Neutral Stance on Assisted Dying Law

The Royal College of General Practitioners shifts from opposition to neutrality as lawmakers review assisted dying legislation in England, Wales, and Scotland.

The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) has moved to a neutral position on the legalization of assisted dying after consulting its members.
Previously opposed to assisted dying since 2005, the RCGP's council voted 61% in favor of neutrality, reflecting diverse views among its members.
A survey informing the decision showed 47.6% of respondents preferred maintaining opposition, 33.7% supported legalization, and 13.6% favored neutrality.
The shift occurs as England and Wales' Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill undergoes scrutiny, with a parliamentary vote expected by late April.
In Scotland, the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults Bill is under initial consideration, with a vote anticipated in the coming weeks.