The House of Lords is set to debate legalizing assisted dying following Lord Falconer's proposal granting terminally ill individuals the right to die on their terms. The bill, likely to face debate in the upper chamber and later in the Commons, has received support from Labour's Keir Starmer and campaigners like Dame Esther Rantzen, despite concerns about societal implications and pressure on vulnerable individuals. Assisting someone in ending their life is currently a criminal offense in England and Wales, with penalties of up to 14 years in prison. The bill aims to provide a compassionate option for terminally ill individuals, although some critics argue it falls short by not including those with non-terminal conditions. If successful, the bill could lead to a significant change in the law, allowing individuals to make end-of-life decisions with proper safeguards in place.