Assisted dying will not become law in England and Wales after the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill ran out of time in the House of Lords. The legislation, which would have allowed terminally ill adults with a prognosis of six months or less to request medical assistance to end their lives, fell victim to parliamentary scheduling constraints.
Bill's Journey Through Parliament
The bill had passed through the House of Commons with significant amendments before reaching the Lords. However, the upper chamber's extensive debates and proposed modifications consumed the available parliamentary time, preventing a final vote before the session ended.
Campaigner Reactions
Campaigners had gathered in Parliament Square, London, ahead of the bill's anticipated failure. Supporters expressed disappointment, while opponents welcomed the outcome. The bill's demise means that the current legal prohibition on assisted dying remains in place across England and Wales.
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