Assisted dying set to be legalised as MPs back Kim Leadbeater’s bill in historic vote
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MPs back historic End of Life bill with slim majority
- The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill has successfully passed its final stage in the House of Commons.
- The assisted dying bill was approved by a vote of 314 to 291, securing a narrow majority of 23, which marks a significant victory for its sponsor, Kim Leadbeater.
- This legislation is now set to advance to the House of Lords for further scrutiny, where it is expected to encounter more opposition.
- Proponents of the Bill said that it provides terminally ill individuals with a choice in how they die and aims to alleviate prolonged suffering.
- Opponents voiced concerns regarding the adequacy of safeguards, the potential for private companies to profit from assisted dying services, and the risk to vulnerable individuals.