UK MPs Debate Assisted Dying Bill Amid Final Campaigns

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which would legalize assisted dying for terminally ill adults in England and Wales with fewer than six months to live, is facing a crucial vote in the House of Commons. The bill requires approval from two doctors and a multidisciplinary panel instead of a High Court judge, a change that has sparked some opposition and led four Labour MPs to switch sides. Supporters, including Labour MP Kim Leadbeater and terminally ill individuals, emphasize the importance of choice and dignity at the end of life, with public opinion strongly in favor. Opponents express concerns about the removal of judicial safeguards and the bill's safety. Leadbeater remains confident the bill will pass, warning that failure could delay further debate for a decade. The bill has been described as one of the most scrutinized and safeguarded pieces of legislation on assisted dying in the world.