Parliament today rejected a controversial assisted dying bill at its second reading, halting its progress after it was previously stalled in the House of Lords. The legislation aimed to permit terminally ill patients to access medical assistance to end their lives under specific conditions. Supporters and opponents of the bill have intensified their campaigns ahead of this decisive vote, with the public now able to check how their elected representative cast their ballot. The decision marks a significant setback for advocates pushing for changes to the law on end-of-life choices.
MPs today voted not to approve the assisted dying bill at its second reading. The bill, which was brought back to the Commons after being blocked in the Lords, would have allowed terminally ill people to end their lives with medical help in some circumstances. Find out how your MP voted Continue reading...