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Assisted Dying Bill to Run Out of Time as Lords Hold Final Debate
More than 1,200 amendments stalled the private member’s bill, and supporters say MPs should decide whether the proposal returns next session.
- On Friday, the Terminally Ill Adults Bill is set to expire after failing to clear the House of Lords, ending legislative efforts for this session almost 17 months after MPs first voted in favor.
- Opponents in the Lords introduced more than 1,200 amendments, believed a record high for backbench legislation; more than 200 peers accused critics of using deliberate delaying tactics to block the bill's passage.
- Labour MP Kim Leadbeater expressed she is a "mixture of feeling extremely disappointed and upset," insisting she will "keep pushing for a safer, more compassionate law until Parliament reaches a final decision."
- Critics including the Christian Medical Fellowship expressed they were "relieved" the bill failed, while Baroness Grey-Thompson argued it was "poorly written" and lacked necessary safeguards.
- Proponents may reintroduce the bill during the next parliamentary session beginning May 13, with Leadbeater acknowledging the Parliament Acts could potentially bypass future delays if the Commons passes the legislation again.
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