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This post takes a brief look at two Private Members' Bills about "Assisted Dying" currently before Parliament.
There are of course those who are strongly in favour of legislation permitting such assistance to, at least, the terminally ill. There are also those who are strongly opposed. This post does not discuss the underlying ethical or moral issues.
Two Bills
On 4 July 2024, a Bill was introduced in the House of Lords by former Lord Chancellor - Lord Falconer of Thoroton. It is the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults Bill [HL] - Parliamentary Bills - UK Parliament
On 16 October 2024 in the House of Commons, Kim Leadbeater MP introduced the - Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill (pdf). The text of this Bill was published on 12 November 2024 and Second Reading is scheduled for 29 November - Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - Parliamentary Bills - UK Parliament. Explanatory Notes for Leadbeater's Bill are also available.
Kim Leadbeater's Bill
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