United Kingdom lawmakers back assisted dying bill in landmark vote

The House of Commons supports a major shift in end-of-life care, as assisted dying legislation clears its toughest hurdle.
Text: Óscar Ontañón Docal
Published 2025-06-20

The latest news on the United Kingdom. British MPs have voted in favour of a bill that would legalise assisted dying for terminally ill adults, marking a pivotal moment in United Kingdom social policy. Some groups, of course, including Care Not Killing, didn't like it:

"Members of Parliament had under 10 hours to consider over 130 amendments to the Bill, or less than 5 minutes per change. Does anyone think this is enough time to consider changes to a draft law that quite literally is a matter of life and death?"

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The proposal, which grants those near the end of life the right to medically assisted death, now moves to the House of Lords. Supporters argue the law would prevent unnecessary suffering, while critics raise concerns about pressure on vulnerable individuals.

The late Sir Terry Pratchett, beloved author and vocal advocate for assisted dying, whose personal battle with Alzheimer's helped bring national attention to the right-to-die debate

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