David Cameron Backs Assisted Dying Bill

Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron has publicly declared his support for a bill to legalize assisted dying for terminally ill patients in England and Wales, marking a significant shift from his previous opposition. Cameron stated he was persuaded by the strong safeguards in the proposed legislation, which requires approval from two doctors and a judge, alleviating his concerns about potential coercion of vulnerable individuals. He emphasized that the bill is about 'shortening death' rather than ending life, and expressed hope that it would lead to a meaningful reduction in human suffering. The bill, introduced by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, will undergo a crucial vote in the House of Commons this week, with MPs allowed to vote according to their conscience. Other former Prime Ministers, including Gordon Brown and Boris Johnson, have voiced their opposition to the bill. If the legislation passes, Cameron indicated he would support it in the House of Lords as well.